Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Long term position (Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm with 30 min lunch) Prospero have been approached by a forward-thinking school based in Halifax who are committed to providing outstanding opportunities for all our students to enable them to become the best that they can be. They do this by providing excellent teaching and support and an inspiring curriculum enriched by latest technology. This enables students to overcome a diverse array of learning difficulties and additional challenges, to grow in confidence and to become successful, caring young people prepared to move into adulthood. The role will contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on aspiration and attainment, delivered through strong classroom practice and a fiercely held and demonstrated belief in the role of the school in developing citizens for the future. As a Teaching Assistant you will be required, under the guidance of a teacher, to manage specialist support in a specific area of the curriculum and take a lead role in addressing the needs of pupils who require help to overcome barriers to learning. All staff will demonstrate those philosophies which characterise effective schools - a commitment to education, to the needs and rights of all pupils and to the development of the schools community, with strong, mutually supportive relationships with parents, partner schools and the broader community. Next steps: If you are interested in this role, please get in touch! Once we have your details on the system, we will be able to put your CV forward for the position. The school will shortlist CVs and ask to meet shortlisted candidates for an informal interview/ trial in school. Contract/ Job details · Location -Bradford · Position - TA · Start date October 2024 · Long-term TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: · Hold Right to Work in the UK · Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application · Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years OTHER If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: · Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management · In-house Training and Development Team