Learning Support Assistant
Thomas Telford UTC
Wolverhampton
- £21,000 - £22,900 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Term Time Only (Pro Rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 29 September 2023
Job overview
Thomas Telford UTC
Thomas Telford UTC is a high performing secondary academy and a member of one of the highest performing MATs in the country. We expect and strive for the highest standards in everything we do and all staff, in both teaching and support roles, have a part to play.
Our Vision
Thomas Telford UTC was established in September 2020 to provide the young people of Wolverhampton and the surrounding region a unique combination of excellent academic achievement and first-class preparation for their future
Thomas Telford UTC is looking for inspirational staff to help shape an innovative approach to education.
The Role – Learning Support Assistant
We are seeking to appoint a well organised, skilled and professional person to support students with SEN and others that require support to progress within the school. If you are passionate about young people, enjoy variety in your role and thrive on working in a busy environment this is a great opportunity for you. The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, relate well to young people. It is desirable but not essential to have Mathematics and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent).
Working as part of a team is a crucial aspect of the role within many different departments, so you must have a flexible attitude to react to different situations throughout the school day and the ability to use your own initiative within the learning environment. A brief outline of the role is as follows:
Responsibilities
• To assist in the education, supervision and welfare of students in the classes you are assigned to and around the school
• To create a positive atmosphere and professional impression that reflects our core values and ethos
• To assist with lesson cover for teacher absence when required
· 1-1 interventions and small group work with identified SEN young people
· Support whole school reading through individual reading sessions
· Helping to support the wellbeing of young people through interventions and planned activities
As well as exploring our website and taking a ‘virtual tour’ why not arrange to visit the UTC where you will have the chance to meet with the Vice Principal, Pip Shaw, and other members of the team to discuss the position. If you would like to arrange this or to speak to Pip directly please call 01902 872180 and speak to Sharon Frost.
To Apply
Please complete our application form.
T: 01902 872180
E: sfrost@thomastelfordutc.com
The UTC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the UTC.
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About Thomas Telford UTC
Our Vision
The Thomas Telford University Technical College has been established to provide the young people of Wolverhampton and the surrounding region a unique combination of excellent academic achievement and first-class preparation for their future.
Our specialism, which is built around opportunities to Innovate, Design & Build, will give our students a distinct advantage in seeking professional and technical careers within the Built Environment and related IT industries. The combination of employer mentors, extensive work experience, an employer-led project-based curriculum, specialist facilities and a professional work environment will provide an outstanding education for all our learners. Our students will leave Thomas Telford UTC with the qualifications, skills, experience and professional work ethos that will enable them to reach their highest aspirations. Plus, our partnerships with the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust, employers and the University of Wolverhampton will ensure that we are able to support them beyond their graduation and throughout their career.
Mission Statement
We are proud to announce the inception of a new school from the Thomas Telford Multi-Academy Trust that opened to Year 7 students for the first time in September 2020, which sees the collaboration of the outstanding Thomas Telford School with Thomas Telford University Technical College. The strengths of the two schools have come together to offer students a truly ground-breaking opportunity.
You will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.
Our Offer
- Broad and balanced Curriculum.
- Strong Emphasis on STEAM Subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths).
- Superb Learning Environment.
- Excellent Enrichment Opportunities.
- First-Class Employer Engagement.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities.
- Unrivalled Academic & Technical Education.
- Real Life Research & Development Projects.
- Extensive Support from the University of Wolverhampton.
- The Introduction of T-levels and to Remove the Artificial Barrier That Exists Between Vocational Qualifications and A Levels.
We expect great things from our students, teachers and parents working together with commitment and dedication to achieve success.
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