Teaching Assistant

About Us

Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School.

Benefits

Inspire Learning Trust are proud to be an accredited living wage employer. As a Teaching Assistant (also referred to as Education Coach), you can access the following benefits as part of the Trust: Free Employee Assistance Programme Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers Cycle to Work Scheme £20 per annum Gym Membership Exercise Classes Discounted Evening Language Classes Discounted Sports Facility Hire Free Urban Yoga Classes Teachers / Local Government pension schemes Westfield Health Salary Sacrifice scheme Free parking at all sites Blue light card eligibility

About the role

The Teaching Assistant/ Education Coach role is based at Winterhill School , Rotherham, South Yorkshire S61 2BD Working hours – 31 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time – 192 days (to include 2 professional learning days) We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that.

The successful Teaching Assistant/Education Coach will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further. As a Trust we are truly community based and committed to developing a set of shared values through every aspect of our work.

These values are the development of respect, responsibility, resourcefulness, resilience, reflection, risk taking and relationships. Key

duties

The successful Teaching Assistant/Education Coach will: · Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring / coaching for students, with a focus on SEN, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and medical need both within the classroom and within our integrated resource ·Monitor individual students' progress, achievements and development needs, reporting to the responsible staff as appropriate. ·Act as Key Worker to identified students, taking a lead role in their support and progress through regular intervention and through liaison with other staff, parents/carers and relevant agencies.

Work with the teacher to determine needs of students and support the teacher in ensuring that the curriculum is accessible. Be aware of student needs/progress/achievements and report to the Teacher and SENCO as agreed.

About you

The successful Teaching Assistant/Education Coach should have: English & Mathematics GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent). Successful recent experience working with secondary aged children Experience of working successfully with other professionals, agencies and parents.

How to apply: Applicants are required to apply via our online application form which is available on our website. Click 'Apply' below and you will be directed to our website. Safeguarding/Safer Recruitment: Please note, we operate Safer Recruitment and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments, all applicants must complete an application form in full.

Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy in all its workplaces.

We undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face. Our safer recruitment processes include online searches which will be done as part of due diligence checks ahead of interview.

Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

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