Teaching Assistant
Whitefield School
Barnet
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £15,514-£16,936
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 02/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 28 June 2019
Job overview
“School leaders, governors and staff have created a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where pupils thrive”
“The behaviour of pupils is outstanding”
“The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding”
“Diversity at this harmonious school is celebrated and respected” (Ofsted 2017)
Whitefield School is a vibrant, dynamic and successful school based in North London. The school has excellent transport links, is very well resourced and over two million pounds has been spent on refurbishments in the last four years.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a strong team of specialist, highly committed and enthusiastic staff. We are looking for ‘exceptional’, because ‘exceptional’ is what all our students deserve.
Level 1 Teaching Assistant (SEN- Special Educational Needs)
We are looking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who will work alongside teachers and providing valuable support in lessons. The successful candidate will also use specialist knowledge for planning, developing support materials, provide care and supervision to our young learners. The role will involve working across all subjects and year groups with students of all abilities. You must have a proactive approach to work and be able to easily adapt to an ever changing environment and job role.
Level 2 Teaching Assistant -(ASCP- Autistic Specialist Condition Provision)
The ideal candidate must have some experience in supporting children with autism and will be able to use their specialist knowledge for planning and developing support materials and provide care and supervision to our young learners. The role will involve working across all subjects and year groups with students of all abilities. You must have a proactive approach to work and be able to easily adapt to an ever changing environment and job role. For this role training will also be provided.
The ideal candidate will:
• be a graduate
• be a highly enthusiastic, energetic, proactive individual who has the passion and ability to motivate and inspire the students
• have the ability to work with students with autism (level 2)
• have excellent, written and verbal communication skills and be able to relate well to all members of the school community
The successful candidate will have access to continuous professional learning through our dedicated internal and external CPD programme, with the possibility of progression to Higher Level Teaching Assistant and eventually on to a teaching programme.
The school also offers various benefits to all employees through our pro-active team of staff.
Please use the TES online application form to apply for this vacancy. For further information on our exciting school, please visit our website (www.whitefield.barnet.sch.uk) or better still come for a visit.
Closing Date: noon on Friday 28th June 2019 (Please note - we reserve the right to close this post early)
Interview Date – Thursday 04th July 2019
Start date – September 2019
For enquiries, please contact Christina McGhan, Human Resources Officer. Tel: 020 8455 4114, Email: cmg@whitefield.barnet.sch.uk
Whitefield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application on this occasion
Attached documents
About Whitefield School
Creating the future, today.
Whitefield School exists to develop well-rounded pupils who achieve great grades and have great character through our high standards and expectations. These are individuals who'll become our future leaders and change makers.
Our inclusive, supportive and ambitious culture enables our pupils to reach and exceed their full potential, regardless of their starting point in life. We embrace our diverse community and act as a social leveller allowing all pupils to flourish.
We believe that everyone has the ability to excel and make a difference, and we know that when we feel seen, heard and respected, and our mental health and wellbeing are looked after, we can exceed even our own expectations.
We are committed to excellence in all aspects of students’ school life, whether academic, social or emotional. This is demonstrated each and everyday through our values ‘We AREWhitefield’, Ambitious, Respectful and show Effort.
Creating the future, together.
What does Ofsted say about us? - (December 2022)
-Staff are positive about the school’s senior leaders
-Staff enjoy working at the school and feel well supported to develop professionally
-Staff are positive about the efforts made by leaders to manage workload and well-being effectively
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