Teaching Assistant (Literacy and Numeracy Specialist)

Teaching Assistant (Literacy and Numeracy Specialist)   

CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2019  

WORKING PATTERN: 35 Hours per week (8:00am – 3:30 pm) term time only  SALARY:                           TA Level 2 Grade 3 Points 12-16 (£17,173 – £18,319)                                                pro-rata £14,327 - £15,283 actual  

START DATE:               September 2018  

Are you an experienced and capable Teaching Assistant looking to develop your career further? Could you deliver a variety of literacy and numeracy related learning activities and interventions in order to raise standards of literacy and numeracy across our school?   

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals, who would love to be part of our journey at The Barlow and could be instrumental in making a difference to our student’s education.  The Barlow RC High School is an excellent place to work! 

As a leading Catholic High School, we are determined to create an environment where children and adults alike can achieve their full potential. Our school motto is ‘If you believe, you can achieve’ and if this describes you read on.  

You will be located in Didsbury, (often voted as one of the most popular places to live in Manchester) only a short walk from the vibrant shops, bars and restaurants of Didsbury village. You will also have access to excellent transport links to Manchester city centre and surrounding areas.  

You will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed literacy and numeracy interventions. This may involve preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or for whole classes, including the use of IT packages. In addition, you will also be responsible for monitoring students and assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, progress and development.  

You will work across the age and ability range with students in order to improve their attainment.   

In addition, you must be willing to undertake emergency first aid training.  

You should:

• Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in secondary schools or be a graduate in a relevant discipline e.g. English or Maths 

• Have good literacy and numeracy skills 

• Have excellent communication skills 

• Have good IT skills 

• Have good behavior management skills 

• Have an adaptable and flexible approach 

• Be pro-active with the ability to act on your own initiative 

• Be able to establish good working relationships with students, staff and parents  

In return, we will offer you the opportunity to further your professional development in a supportive and friendly environment  If this sounds like the job for you then come and join us. 

Please visit our website http://www.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk for an application pack.   

Completed applications should be returned to hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk quoting the post title, reference and your name in the subject line.   

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Closing date: 8 am Thursday 06th September 2018

Interview date: w/c 10th September 2018 

Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.