Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

2 weeks ago

Chesterfield, United Kingdom TeacherActive Full time

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Alternative Provision based in Chesterfield. The Academy is looking for a highly enthusiastic and highly skilled Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant to assist with permanently excluded pupils in their learning and engagement. You will be assigned to a tutor and will assist in supporting the pupils in their learning, as well as supporting at lunch and break times. The Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistantwill be working in classes of up to 10 pupils or on a one-to-one basis depending on the needs of the class teacher.

The Head Teacher is looking to take on a driven Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant, on a Long-Term basis until 31.08.26. This will lead to a permanent position for the right Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant. The successful candidate will have had experience in working with disaffected pupils in either a school or separate setting. You will need to have great resilience, a sense of humour and be able to think outside the box with the pupils.

The role will also require some travel between the Academy’s other sites for meetings and training. It could also include transporting students in your own car. This will need you to add business use to your car insurance policy.

The successful Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant, will have:

-        Good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils.

-        A growth mindset and positive ethos.

-        An affinity for pupils with behaviour, emotional and social difficulties

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

-        A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

-        Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*

-        CPD courses and certificates as part of our ‘My-Progression’ brand

-        Market leading rates of pay

-        Referral scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

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