Teaching Assistant (Literacy and/or Numeracy Specialist)

Teaching Assistant (Literacy and/or Numeracy Specialist)   

CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2019 with the possibility of extension.  

WORKING PATTERN: Either 35 Hours per week (8:00am – 3:30 pm) to undertake Literacy and Numeracy or 2 posts job sharing 17.5 hours per week to undertake either Literacy or Numeracy (either mornings/afternoons or 2.5 days per week  

SALARY:                           TA Level 2 Grade 3 Points 12-16 (£17,173 – £18,319)                                             pro-rata £14,327 - £15,283 actual for full-time role 

START DATE:                   ASAP  

Do you have experience of working with secondary age children or are you an individual with good subject knowledge in either Maths or English looking to gain experience in a school environment.  Could you deliver a variety of literacy and/or 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 either literacy or numeracy interventions or both if undertaking the full-time role. This may involve preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups 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.   

You should:  

• Have experience of working with secondary age children 

• Have good subject knowledge in either Maths or English (or both for full-time post) 

• Have excellent literacy or numeracy skills (or both for full-time post) 

• Have good communication skills 

• Have good IT skills 

• Have the ability to manage student behavior  

• 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 25 days paid annual leave entitlement (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service), access to the local government pension scheme and 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: 8am Monday 26th November 2018 

Interview date: TBC.

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.