Teaching Assistant

General Teaching Assistant - 24 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Midday Supervisory Assistant - 2 hours per week, 38 weeks per year We are seeking a highly motivated, flexible and experienced team player. The successful candidate will be committed to helping children to succeed, have excellent communication skills and be able to work on their own initiative. Overview of the role of Teaching Assistant: Providing support to students in and out of the classroom Assisting Teachers with a range of educational needs Providing students with the care and compassion they need to thrive in school Liaising with parents and external agencies where suitable Supporting with appropriate interventions such as literacy and numeracy Work collaboratively as a team to improve outcomes for our students This role also includes midday supervisor duty at lunchtime. We would love to hear from people who: Are passionate about education Have strong English and Maths skills and be willing to learn and develop existing skills. Promote a child’s development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social) whilst fostering growth, self-esteem and independence. Would like the opportunity to support students outside of a mainstream environment Are kind individuals Would like the opportunity to progress within the school and obtain career focused professional qualifications Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection, safeguarding and behaviour management Keystone Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates prior to appointment, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974