Teaching Assistant Level 2/3 - Rise Carr College

Teaching Assistant Level 2 or Level 3
Salary:
TA Level 2 andpound;21308.52 - andpound;22427.97 (actual salary)
TA Level 3 andpound;23212.99 - andpound;25005.20 (actual salary)
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Closing Date: 28th January at midnight
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Benefits andamp; Grade:
TA Level 2 andndash; Band 7, SCP 14-17
TA Level 3 andndash; Band 8, SCP 19-23
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Contract Details:
Initially fixed term for one year with the opportunity for the contract to be made permanent. Term time plus 5 staff training days, required from March 2024 or sooner if notice periods allow
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Contract Hours:
32 hours per week
Monday andndash; Friday, 8.30am start.
Term time plus 5 staff training days
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We will consider part time / job share
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Disclosure:
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. andnbsp;This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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It is an offence to apply for this role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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Interview Date:
Interviews will be held on Friday 2nd February 2024.
Please ensure you are available as we cannot reschedule interviews due to diary constraints
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Job Description:
Thank you for your interest in the post ofandnbsp;Teaching Assistant within Rise Carr College. Iandrsquo;m delighted to have the opportunity to share some information about our school, as well as some detailed information about the post.andnbsp;
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Overview:
Riseandnbsp;Carrandnbsp;Collegeandnbsp;is a Localandnbsp;Authority maintainedandnbsp;Pupil Referral Unit and Alternative Provision which serves the eight secondary schools in Darlington.andnbsp;Home and Hospital Teaching Service, another Local Authority service, is co-located within the building and Clifton House is a further provision based on theandnbsp;Hummersknottandnbsp;Academy site.andnbsp;Clifton House is a part-time provision for children in Years 5-8 to support transition to secondary school.andnbsp;
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In addition to this, in September 2021 we opened Eldon House, an additionally resourced centreandnbsp;for children with Education, Health and Care Plans with a primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Healthandnbsp;difficulties. The new centre is based in aandnbsp;brand newandnbsp;stand-alone building on the same site as Rise Carr College on Eldon Street in Darlington. The centre will cater for 15 students across the secondary age range, split into Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 provision.andnbsp;
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The Post:
We will consider applicants who have either Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications and experience.
The post will be 32 hours per week, Monday andndash; Friday, term time plus staff training days, however, we will consider part time / job share.
The post is required from March 2024 or sooner if notice periods allow. andnbsp;
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You may be required to work at any of our sites to meet the needs of the students in all of our centres.
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We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring Teaching Assistant who is passionate about learning and committed to nurturing the emotional wellbeing of children.
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The school has adopted an inclusive, integrated approach to curriculum and so we are looking for someone that can support the academic subjects, but also with a creative flair and enjoys a hands on approach to learning.
We are looking for individuals who:
-andnbsp;Have experience of delivering interventions focused on behaviour and social and emotional wellbeing.
- Have very good classroom organisation and very strong behaviour management skills.
- Are adaptable and reflective practitioners who can work with children with SEMH and additional needs.
- Are passionate about developing strong, working relationships with children, parents/carers and the school community.andnbsp;
- Have worked within a multi-agency approach and have a good understanding of working within a team.
- Are resilient and self-motivated.
In our school we are committed to providing outstanding education in the broadest sense, prioritising the development of successful learners,andnbsp;increasing progress to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and to extend and ensure the development of andlsquo;the whole childandrsquo;.andnbsp;
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Please contact myself for a further informal discussion on the post via email: shudson@risecarrcollege.org.uk
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Please see attached job descriptions for further details and person specifications.
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How to apply:
Please complete the application form attached within this advert and email a completed form to k.loftus@risecarrcollege.org.uk
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Or post to
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FAO Kerry Loftus
Rise Carr College
Eldon Street
Darlington
DL3 0NS

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