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Position:Full-Time Teaching Assistants (2 positions)Location:Willenhall, West MidlandsStart Date:Immediate (or by 28th April 2025 for the right candidates)About Us:We are dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students. We passionately believe that every young person is capable of achieving strong personal and academic progress through our caring and nurturing approach. Our core values of empathy, respect, empowerment, integrity, inclusivity, and inspiration underpin everything we do. We focus on developing social skills, independence, self-motivation, and respect for others, aiming to prepare our students for successful reintegration into mainstream education or transition into appropriate educational provisions.Role and Responsibilities:Primary Class Teaching Assistant:
- Support the classroom teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
- Assist with the preparation of teaching materials.
- Provide one-on-one support to students as needed.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Support students academically in the classroom.
- In the afternoons, assist with creative subjects, including art and food technology.
Secondary Class Teaching Assistant:
- Assist the classroom teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management.
- Help prepare and organise educational resources.
- Offer individualised support to students.
- Encourage a supportive and collaborative classroom atmosphere.
- Support students academically in the classroom.
- In the afternoons, assist with creative subjects, including art and food technology.
Expectations:
- Professional Conduct:
- Uphold the ethos, policies, and practices of the school.
- Demonstrate positive attitudes, values, and behaviours.
- Safeguard pupils' well-being by following relevant statutory guidance and school policies.
- Knowledge and Understanding:
- Keep knowledge and skills up to date through self-evaluation and professional development.
- Understand the needs of all pupils and contribute effectively to their support.
- Apply subject and curriculum knowledge to support teachers and pupils.
Teaching and Learning:
- Adopt strategies to support teaching and learning, including for pupils with special educational needs.
- Promote inclusion and encourage participation in learning and extracurricular activities.
- Use effective behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
Requirements:
- Relevant experience working with children in an educational setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A commitment to the well-being and development of students.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with a higher-than-average pay rate.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Benefit from the guidance of a consultative expert with over 18 years of experience within the sector.
How to Apply:If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter us in Willenhall and help shape the future of our students!
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