We are looking for a Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join Blaise High School and become an integral member of the Resource Base Team.
The Resource Base is representative of all of our values at Blaise High School. It is a centre of education for our most vulnerable students and for those students who require the highest level of support to give them equality in life. We aspire to achieve strong outcomes for the students and to prepare them for independent living wherever possible. We operate the Resource Base with absolute integrity having strong moral principles with the students, and we are extremely proud of our Resource Base students and staff, just as we are with all members of the school community. Class sizes are small with a maximum of 10 students, and there is a happy and positive atmosphere for children to develop within.
Working with students and the team of staff in the Resource Base provides a combination of challenge and reward, with a huge sense of achievement evident for many students on a daily basis. To be a successful member of the team you need to have empathy, compassion, resilience, and an absolute belief that all students are capable of achievement. You need to share our commitment that all students deserve high aspirations that can be achieved through a balance of individual, personal and academic achievement.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
Main responsibilities:
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Provide, as directed, in class support for identified individuals or groups of students.
- Supporting students to be independent and helping them engage in the curriculum following individual plans.
- Plan and lead small group interventions and monitor and record progress liaising with the class teacher.
- Work with the teacher to ensure effective lesson preparation and delivery of the curriculum
- Ensure that students being supported are independent and organised in their work
- Develop positive relationships with students so support given can have the highest impact
- Support assessment processes and recording of progress.
You will need:
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GCSE 9-4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths / experience relevant to the post.
- Paediatric First Aid (desirable)
- Experience of supporting SEN students in a mainstream classroom environment
- Experience of working with young people in an educational setting
- Excellent communication with children / parents and carers
- Able to adapt activities to suit the child.
What’s in it for you:
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Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.The closing date for receipt of applications is midday Friday 19th June. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
