[ref. b87872218] Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Wakefield
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate. The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual with high expectations for all pupils.An excellent curriculum knowledge is essential.
This is a permanent position. The working pattern for this position is 16 hours Teaching Assistant and 12.5 hours Higher Level Teaching Assistant working term time only plus 2 days.
The successful candidate will work as a Teaching Assistant during the morning periods, by supporting the teaching and learning of Maths and English, under the direction of teaching staff. Then during the afternoon you will work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, covering PPA of class teachers.This is a rewarding role where you will work collaboratively with teaching staff to assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and management of the class.
The successful candidate will be creative, inspirational and have the ability to make learning purposeful and relevant – helping our children to raise their aspirations and believe in their own abilities to succeed and shine. Team work is very important to us so effective communication and the ability to build positive relationships with all children, their families and colleagues is essential.whilst operating in line with our safeguarding procedures.
What the school offers its staff
Our teams are the beating heart of our organisation. Not only do you get a competitive salary but also access to our reward and recongnition centre, Outwood Plus.
Developed in conjuction with our colleagues, Outwood Plus is packed full of discounts, designed to save you money on everyday purchases, and has a range of resources dedicated to improving the physical, mental and financial well-being for everyone in the family.
No matter what role you play in improving the lives of out students, you get full access to this from day one of your employment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.