Level 3 Teaching Assistants

Easterside Academy
Erith Grove
Easterside
Middlesbrough
TS4 3RG
Tel: 01642 273006
Fax: 01642 273011
Website: www.eastersideacademy.co.uk
Email: contact@eastersideacademy.co.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs Delyth Linacre

Governors are looking to appoint two suitably qualified and experienced TA’s to work primarily in Key Stage 2.

The successful candidates will work with groups and individuals (aged 7 – 11 years old) and may sometimes be required to provide cover for the whole class. They will also be required to work alongside a class teacher to provide accurate feedback on pupil progress.

We offer a lively, inclusive learning environment where every child is valued and ‘given the chance to shine’.

The successful candidates will have:

• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in childcare or education.
• Excellent standards of English and Maths and verbal communication skills and be competent with IT.
• GCSE maths and English ‘c’ or above or Key Skills level 2 in both Maths and English.
• Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in primary year groups – particularly at Key Stage 2.
• Experience in covering a class using planning provided by a teacher.
• The commitment and ability to work as part of a highly effective team.
• A knowledge of and experience in using behaviour modification strategies.
• Empathy, tolerance, patience and understanding.
• Committed to making a real difference to the lives of pupils.
• Initiative and the ability to work flexibly and be adaptable.
• Ability to motivate and engage children.
• Commitment to their own professional learning.

We offer:

• A friendly and dynamic working environment.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• An atmosphere where the sharing of good practice and skills are encouraged – everyone is a ‘learner’.
• High expectations of pupil behaviour and pupil progress.
• Enthusiastic children!

These posts are for Level 3 TA’s with the experience and ability to cover a class at both KS1 and KS2 when needed.

The successful applicants must be reliable and adaptable, have positive attitudes and be able to engage actively in a wide range of activities.  The successful candidates will need to show good levels of initiative.

Easterside Academy is a caring and supportive school, where we celebrate the achievement of all our pupils and strive towards continuous improvement. Our school ethos is one of commitment to the education of the whole child, fostering parental and community engagement and nurturing a sense of belonging.

The successful candidates will join a team of teaching assistants committed to raising standards and providing quality support to the teaching and learning agenda.

Easterside Academy is committed to the professional development of all staff.

Closing date: Monday 4th June by 12 noon 2018.
Short Listing: Week beginning Monday 4th June 2018.
Interviews: Thursday 14th June 2018.

Application packs are available from the school website www.eastersideacademy.co.uk, Email: contact@eastersideacademy.co.uk Or phone: 01642 273006 to have an application e-mailed over to you.

Alternatively you can call into the school in person to collect a pack.

Easterside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.