One-to-One Teaching Assistant

Polaris Education - Ormston School
Part-Time One-to-One Teaching Assistant
Contract: 12-month fixed-term, 2 days per week (Mondays and Fridays), Term Time Only
Salary: 21,257.48 - 23,232.69 FTE ( 8,502.99 - 9,292.41 pro-rata)
Location: Headingley, Leeds
Start Date: ASAP

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its young people? If so, Ormston School in Leeds could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of young people. We are currently seeking a one-to-one Teaching Assistant to join us within our secondary classes.

About the School

Located in Headingley, Leeds, our school offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5 to 18. With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to help shape and develop the school, creating a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline and engagement and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have over fifteen SEN schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement. We're also incredibly proud that 100% of our education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role Responsibilities

• Mentoring and supporting one pupil or a small group of no more than six pupils
• Supporting the classroom teacher during lessons
• Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, and liaising with other school staff to ensure pupils' needs are met
• Supervising pupils during non-classroom time, including extra-curricular activities and school trips
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation
• Building positive relationships with the pupil or pupils you support and encouraging interaction and positive learning outcomes
• Adapting resources for young people

Requirements

• Have a strong basic education, ideally to A level, with a minimum of GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills
• Have previous experience in a similar role, i.e. Teaching Assistant
• Have previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting
• Be experienced and confident enough to take additional responsibility in an area of the school, i.e. food hygiene, Forest School, lunchtimes, school yoga, etc.
• Have experience of behaviour management techniques
• Be committed to professional development and willing to learn
• Be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work

What We Offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody, including you
• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe educational provision
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Community.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.