Teaching Assistant Humanities

TA4 (Humanities) required as soon as possible 

(Fixed term until July 2019)

TA level 4, Band 5 (£23,866 to £25,463) pro rata

To work 5 days per week, term time plus 2 weeks (i.e. 40 weeks)

Actual salary: £20,940 to £22,341 (with less than 5 years local government service)

GCSE or equivalent qualification in English - essential

Experience/qualifications in Humanities - desirable

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, ideally a graduate, to support teaching within our Humanities department and to take responsibility for agreed learning activities. You will be required to support pupils with SEND and to lead interventions to accelerate progress. You will be required to teach KS3 (years 7 and 8) small groups and/or classes.

Promoting self-esteem, encouraging pupils to act independently and supporting academic and personal development are all vital to this role.

Successful candidates will need to have high expectations of all pupils’ attainment and behaviour, and be willing to immerse themselves in all aspects of school life.

If you are someone with enthusiasm and determination to get the best out of each pupil, this Humanities Teaching Assistant role is for you.

Candidates must be available to work on a full time basis (36.25 hours per week). Monday to Friday, 8.15 am to 4.00 pm – term time (plus 2 weeks).

For further details please see our school website.

To Apply:

Please send a fully completed school application form to: hr@stretfordhigh.com 

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Sue Simons, HR Manager: ssimons@stretfordhigh.com 

Deadline for applications is:  12 noon on Friday 21 September 2018

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 26 September 2018

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, therefore references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and the appointment will be made subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.