Teaching Assistant

The Role

The Heights- Burnley

Welcome to The Heights, Burnley. We are a 5-16 Alternative Provision School. Our provision caters for those pupils who have found it difficult to achieve in a mainstream school. Our staff are dedicated and committed to providing the best educational experiences including vocational studies, learning outside of the classroom, personal and social development programmes, as well as the core curriculum: developing successful learners who can make a positive contribution to, and are prepared for, their future working lives.

We are passionate about making a difference, having a positive impact, delivering high quality teaching and learning, and achievement for all. Pupils are taught in small groups, which allows us to provide bespoke support packages and interventions for everyone. We pride ourselves in knowing each pupil, therefore, tailoring our approach and support appropriately. We thrive off helping our pupils achieve their goals and celebrate their success.

With the highest of expectations, our dedicated and skilled team create an environment where pupils are happy, challenged and successful.

The Job:

The Heights Burnley are recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to start in January 2023. The position is part-time, working 32.25 hour per week over 39 weeks per year. The hours of work are:

Monday - 0830-1515

Tuesday - 0830-1630

Wednesday - 0830-1515

Thursday - 0830-1515

Friday - 0830-1500

JOB PURPOSE:

●         To support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promoting the inclusion of all pupils by developing their communication skills, supporting them to manage their behaviour, developing independence and social skills and to take responsibility for monitoring/reporting on the impact of class-based interventions.

●         To provide pastoral support to students experiencing difficulties on a day-to-day basis

●         To work as part of the team that responds to challenging behaviour

●         To provide information, advice and structured intervention to enable students to make positive choices  about their behaviour, attendance and social interactions

●         To liaise with staff, parents and relevant outside agencies to provide appropriate intervention for students experiencing disruption to their learning

●         To liaise with support staff and teachers to share strategies for support

●         To develop strong links between the school and families in order to improve educational opportunities for students and to promote a positive attitude towards school

●         To adopt the key worker role for named students, to include monitoring their progress, attending any relevant meetings and reporting any concerns to the SENCo/Pastoral

●         To comply with confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

●         Working under guidance to provide support with addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome specific barriers to learning.

●         To assist in pupil supervision and the management of pupil behaviour.

●         Receiving and supervising pupils excluded from a normal timetable.

●         Challenging and motivating pupils and promoting and reinforcing self-esteem.

●         Support social communication skills always.

●         To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of pupils.

●         Support the development of pupils’ independent learning and independence skills.

●         To develop positive relationships with pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment.

About Us:

The Education Partnership Trust (EPT) was established in 2012 as a not-for-profit multi-academy trust and approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities.

Our pupils come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our schools and Trust stronger.

“If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust.”

Why you should work here - benefits:

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the Trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• 6 sessions of free counselling including CBT, wellbeing and bereavement.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Training and development including emerging leaders programmes.

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com

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