Advanced Teaching Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Advanced Teaching Support Specialist

Educational institutions in West Yorkshire

Temporary to Permanent Position or Supply Work.

Are you ready to collaborate and engage for the benefit of students?

If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Our learners deserve exceptional support—come and discover the unique environment we foster. It truly is a remarkable place to contribute.

Key Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with and oversee individual students and groups under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, including lesson preparation, planning, delivery, and assessment, ensuring all pupils have access to learning and support in classroom management and behavioral strategies.

· Assume the role of a keyworker to assist in the reintegration of students who have experienced long-term or persistent absences.

· Work in partnership with the attendance team and senior leadership to establish a clear reintegration plan with measurable outcomes.

· Serve as the liaison between educators, students, and families to mitigate the impact of absence on future attendance.

· Manage other teaching assistants, including their deployment and performance evaluation.

· Set targets for student progress.

The ideal candidate will possess:

· Strong teamwork skills, with a friendly and professional demeanor.

· A passion for collaborative work and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.

· The ability to quickly establish rapport and professional relationships with both students and staff.

· The capability to inspire and motivate colleagues and students to strive for excellence.

· Previous experience working with children in an educational context.

· Personal resilience and the ability to model the qualities we aim to instill in our students.

· Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the demands of the role.

In return, we offer:

· A supportive and encouraging team environment.

· A paid premium for a Healthcare Cash Plan to reimburse contributions towards dental, optical, and other medical expenses.

· Excellent facilities.

Application Process:

To apply, please complete the application form. A representative from the West Yorkshire Secondary Branch will reach out to discuss your application further.

All applicants must possess the necessary qualifications and training for this role. Please refer to the FAQ section on the Teaching Personnel website for further details.
All pay rates mentioned will include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This position is temporary, with the potential for a permanent role in the future.
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