Teaching & Learning Assistants - Level 2

We are currently seeking exceptional Teaching and Learning Assistants to join our dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support department. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone seeking a new challenge and offers the opportunity to provide real benefit and meaning to our fantastic students. You will be supporting students with their learning in class, contributing to the setting of targets for their development. We have a number of positions on a 2-year fixed term contract due to the increasing number of students with EHCPs.

Belper School is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience which develops in students the aspiration, knowledge, skills and understanding they require to create happy and successful futures for themselves. We summarise this vision in the phrase “Create your future. Be who you are and become who you aspire to be.”

At its core, our ethos is built on respect, inclusivity and responsibility, nurturing students to be individuals within a family approach. Central to this ethos is a focus on relationships which demonstrate mutual respect and equality. The school places value on treating each other, and our environment, with care, dignity, and compassion, so that as members of the school and wider community we can make a difference. The ethos is student-centred, empowering people to have confidence to participate and engage.

We encourage continuous, professional development and run a programme of ongoing training throughout the year including INSET days, with the opportunity to complete additional training.

This role is 5 days a week 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days) 28.75 hours per week, for more details please read the person specification and supporting documents for the post carefully, if the role of Teaching and Learning Assistant within our school appeals then we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at 4 (C) grade or above or an equivalent and the ability to manage, motivate and support students as a minimum, training and development will be provided.

If you feel you have what it takes to join our Learning Support department we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves regulated activity, references and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.

Application Method

Application closing date Midnight, Wednesday 17 April 2024.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this advert at any time Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.