Teaching Assistant

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people in North East Lincolnshire? What we are about: Relationships Unconditional Positive Regard Trauma-informed Practice Restorative Practice CPD Pupil-focused Needs-focused What our staff say: “No two days are the same and you feel part of a special team, all wanting the very best for the students” What our students say: “School is my safe place and somewhere I look forward to coming to each day” What development opportunities are available? We are well equipped to support career development at all levels, including routes into teaching. We have: Access to a network of Expert Practitioners Teaching school CPD TV channel These posts are for staff who will support students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and academic learning within the classroom as part of a team of 2 staff with up to 8 students. Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting and leading small groups and individuals with Maths, English, Reading, SEMH, vocational and practical activities, supporting pupils to develop resilience, social skills and self-esteem, and deploying effective strategies for supporting pupils with a range of behavioural needs. Your role will include: Supporting teachers to delivery effective and accessible learning for all students Offering personalised support to help students achieve To be a calm, regulated presence to support children with all emotions, including Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs To recognise and praise small steps of progress with students and be proud and celebrate these To help support the teacher in the organisation and running of a classroom To recognise that every child is unique and to be able to support them with strategies to help them in school To raise students academic levels in Maths, English and Reading The Executive Leadership team are happy to be contacted for any further information and visits to our sites are welcome. Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.