Details:
- Salary: £23,114 - 23,893 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: York
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Advanced Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2024
Salary: £23,114 to £23,893 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a knack for supporting students with special needs? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team at an excellent Client Secondary School in York, North Yorkshire, to join asan Advanced Teaching Assistant, starting in September 2024.This position is ideal for individuals who aspire to make a significant difference in the lives of students and contribute to their educational journey.
About the School:
Established in the 1800s, the school proudly strives to provide a 21st century education for all their young people.
Provide students with vast extra-curricular opportunities, to encourage all students to achieve their full potential.
Home to state-of-the-art facilities, which promotes the school’s curriculum preparation for an appreciation of life in modern Britain.
Graded by Ofsted as ‘Good’ in all areas, where all staff have high expectations of their pupils.
The school currently works with students who have a wide range of additional needs, such as dyslexia, physical disabilities, issues with speech, language, and communication, conditions on the autism spectrum, more general learning difficulties, individuals with rare syndromes, impairments to hearing and vision, and attention deficit disorders.
Advanced Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
Work closely with teachers and other support staff to develop and implement individualized support plans for students with special needs.
Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, helping them to engage with the curriculum and develop essential life skills.
Assist in the development and delivery of targeted interventions and programs designed to improve students' emotional and mental well-being.
Assisting in creating and implementing educational resources and materials.
Assessing student progress and providing feedback to teachers and SENCOs.
Supervising students during activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
Contributing to the overall school community through active participation.
Advanced Teaching Assistant Requirements:
Relevant qualifications and certifications as a Teaching Assistant or a Degree related to Education or Psychology.
Proven experience working with secondary school students, particularly those with special needs.
Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and experience working with students with diverse learning needs.
Passion for education and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Ability to adapt and work collaboratively in a dynamic educational environment.
Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and strategies for supporting students with SEN.
Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for a new one.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
For more information, or to apply for the role of Advanced Teaching Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education or submit an up to date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the official GSL Education website to apply online