Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Type of Business: Public Sector
Location: Rotherham/Worksop
Annual Salary: £22,256 FTE (£19,699 pro-rata)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 37
GI Group are now seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to our public sector client based in Rotherham/Worksop. The Teaching Assistant will support the planning and delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment for young people both in and out of the classroom. They will share a strong belief in young people's ability to achieve their work and personal goals as well as set challenging and demanding expectations, promoting self-esteem and independence.
Main Duties of the Teaching Assistant:

• To supervise and provide support for learners, including those with special educational needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• To assist with the development and implementation of Individual Learning Plans/targets and EHC plans.
• To establish constructive and professional relationships with young people and interact with them according to their individual needs.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all learners.
• To encourage young people to interact with others and engage in teaching activities led by the teacher/tutor.
• To assist learners to engage in teaching activities and shared active learning using digital platforms/Google classroom and assistive technology.
• To set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• To provide feedback to learners in relation to incremental progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher/tutor.
• To establish clear communication and professional relationships with the teacher/tutor.
• To use strategies, in liaison with the teacher/tutor, to support young people to achieve learning goals.
• To assist with the planning and preparation of learning activities.
• To undertake structured and agreed learning activities and teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to learner responses.
• To prepare, maintain and use equipment and resources required to meet the lesson plans and relevant learning activity and assist young people in their use.

Role Requirements:

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Appropriate Level 3 supporting teaching and learning qualification
• Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2 or above
• Able to support teaching delivery to learners of all levels and abilities and to use flexible and innovative methods of delivery as required
• The capacity to use ICT, digital platforms/Google Classroom and assistive technology to improve the quality of teaching provision
• Ability to work in a range of curriculum areas and travel to multiple campuses
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people receiving education and training

Benefits:

• Generous Holiday Entitlement Including an extra Health and Wellbeing Day and a discretionary Christmas closure period on top of the annual holiday entitlement.
• Hybrid Working- A hybrid working model which continues to grow and adjust to the shared needs of the organisation and our workforce.
• A generous Workplace Pension Scheme.
• In-House Occupational Health Service and Mental Health First Aiders to support you whenever you need it.
• Free eye tests.
• A Free Will Writing Service.
• Access to a Westfield Health Scheme.
• Access to gyms and/or fitness suites across each of the campuses.
• Costco Membership.
• Long Service awards.
• SmartHive Benefits Platform including a Retail discount scheme, Gym Discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Health & Wellbeing Support, Investment Opportunities.
• Cycle scheme which can save you up to 40% of purchasing equipment and accessories.
• A bonus payment of £200 when you introduce a friend or family member to the Group.

Hiring Contact: Laura Vieira
Agency: GI Group
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