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SalaryKirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Millbridge Academy.
We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant who will support the class teacher with the overall delivery of the Curriculum by undertaking work/care/support programmes in order to enable access to learning for all pupils.
You will be involved in delivering engaging learning experiences that encourage pupils to think for themselves, whilst ensuring they see a purpose to their work. A wide range of learning styles are used to ensure personalised learning is at the heart of what we do.
The role will involve working as part of the Millbridge team to support learning within a key stage, either working one to one or with small groups. This will include providing Pastoral support by following EHC plans, SEN support and teaching strategies to maximise pupil progress and achievement.
We are looking for candidates that will contribute to and uphold the vision and ethos of Millbridge Academy. This will involve supervising pupils outside of lesson time, including working as a team to provide robust lunchtime supervision.
The ideal candidate will
- Have Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent.
- Have previous experience of working with children/young people.
- Love encouraging, motivating and inspiring young children through the support they give in order to encourage their learning.
- Be committed to our ethos that all pupils can achieve at Millbridge, A SHARE Primary Academy.
- Have experience of working with children who have SEN/EAL.
- Have an understanding of behaviour management.
- Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate, safe to work with children.
Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021, Millbridge Academy, a SHARE Primary Academy, continually strives to provide its pupils with the very best education possible. It does this by having high expectations, and children always giving their best.
Millbridge is one of eight academies within the well-regarded and high-performing SHARE Multi-Academy Trust. The academy is situated within a close-knit, diverse community, and is in good commuting distance from Leeds, Huddersfield, and Wakefield. The academy is proud to offer:
- A supportive and ambitious environment where all pupils are encouraged to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead successful, healthy and happy lives
- A vibrant place to work which equips staff to deliver their best every day, under the strong belief that Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key
- A commitment that staff are happy, engaged and well supported at work, taking pride in pupils’ attendance, behaviour, progress and development as well as their own
- Excellent training and guidance relevant to individual job roles, so expectations are understood and staff are motivated
- Great benefits, as an employer of choice, including outstanding CPD, supportive line management, and meaningful networking opportunities across the trust to aid personal development
- Supportive leadership, encouraging health work-life balance
- A high-quality teaching and learning environment, alongside good facilities
- A culture where children are happy, settled and confident, accessing a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a memorable educational experience for pupils and staff.
For more information please contact Kirstie Humphreys - kirstie.humphreys@sharemat.co.uk (Tel: 01924 668836)
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