Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Wolverhampton Grammar School was founded in 1512 by Sir Stephen Jenyns to provide a “good, moral education” for the children of Wolverhampton. Although that same impulse motivates us today, children now join our School community from across Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Shropshire and the wider West Midlands region.

We are currently looking to recruit Head of Religious Studies, to provide learning support for students in the Senior School.

Teaching Assistant duties to include:

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
• Assist in the educational and social development of student under the direction and guidance of the Academic Deputy and Head of Al-N.
• Work with other professionals and with the student’s parents, as necessary.
• Assist in the implementation of the student's Educational Health and Care Plan, individual education programme, subject revision, and completion of set work.
• Develop an understanding of the specific needs of the student.
• Provide support for the student inside and outside the classroom to enable the student to fully participate in activities.
• Ensure the student has full access to learning facilities and opportunities or that reasonable adjustment is made to provide an alternative.
• Work with subject teachers and Head of ALN to plan and support students' classwork and homework and to monitor students' educational progress.
• Recognising and responding effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise, including by challenging stereotyped views, and by challenging bullying or harassment; following relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure, where possible, physical safety of the student whilst on School site.
• Use behaviour management strategies, where necessary, in line with School’s policy and procedures. Support student's emotional or behavioural needs and help develop social skills.
• Attending educational visits with pupil where necessary.

Person Specification:

• Qualified teacher status
• Good honours degree
• Good A level qualifications
• Familiarity with computer systems and VLEs
• Work with young people
• Work in School or college

Benefits of working at Wolverhampton Grammar School:

• Conduct of students is excellent and they are keen to learn and succeed.
• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to school facilities and resources.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Our Offer:

We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for fostering a very caring environment and a great record for investing in staff training and development.

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.