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Teaching Assistant

OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus

Newtown

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Salary:
£13,500 pro rata
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
17 January 2020

Job overview

OneSchool Global UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9,000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods such as Self-Directed Learning. 

Our small and friendly team at our Newtown Campus are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join the team on a part time (0.5 FTE), permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated TA to provide support for SEND students across KS3 and assist the Learning Support Coordinator where necessary.

Our schools offer achievement, opportunity and professional challenge to our students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education, pay meticulous attention to detail and who wish to maintain our environment to the highest standard. Our goal is to become a leading edge school in every aspect.


Key Responsibilities:

  • To provide in class support to SEND students under the direction of the Learning Support Coordinator
  • To work with teachers to support the learning, educational progress and inclusion of pupil(s) with an EHCP
  • Organise and manage all necessary resources and an appropriate learning environment
  • Assess, manage and deliver learning support to SEND students using knowledge and specialist skills
  • To act as a Key Worker for identified pupils, regularly liaising with parents and staff to ensure progress against Learning Plan targets
  • To work closely with allocated pupils, understanding how to motivate and encourage them to achieve and progress through the development of their Attributes, Skills and Knowledge (ASK)
  • Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in all activities through support of their Attributes, Skills and Knowledge
  • To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently and be concerned for their development as learners, supporting them and responding to their individual needs
  • Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies
  • Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence
  • To be familiar with the school curriculum, the age-related expectations of pupils and main teaching methods for age ranges in which you are involved


The successful applicant will:

  • Be adaptable, resilient and have a desire to make a lasting difference to the lives of our students
  • Have relevant qualifications or experience working in a school with pupils requiring additional support 
  • Enjoy being part of a supportive team
  • Be caring and enthusiastic
  • Respect the school’s Ethos and Values


In return we offer: 

  • Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
  • Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students 
  • Supportive Trustees who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
  • Dedicated and talented specialist staff who work together to continually build upon our high standards
  • On-going CPD with support from our Teacher Training Academy - our innovative skills centre which is driving progress in learning and teaching throughout OneSchool Global UK


For more information about OneSchool Global UK or specific information relating to our Campus please visit http://www.oneschoolglobal.com or follow us on LinkedIn at OneSchool Global UK

For a visit or to have an informal discussion about the role, please call the campus directly on 01686 670152 or email flt.recruit@uk.oneschoolglobal.com  for an application pack.


Closing Date for application forms: Friday 17th January 2020 

Interviews will be held week commencing: TBC 

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES 


OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2019 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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About OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus

We are a small school on the border of Wales; a truly scenic and rural school.

Our school is not just about academic success but also about ensuring we develop and nurture students to become good people who have an awareness of the wider global context we live and work.

Our aim is to ensure that all students leaving the school have a set of qualifications that will open doors for them in the future and are prepared for the world of work and life in the future.

Our students are our biggest asset. They are willing to learn, open to new challenges, resilient, and their behaviour for learning is excellent. Students are taught national curriculum subjects and are offered extra-curricular opportunities as well.

The Campus has great facilities, cross-curricular ICT suite, a Learning Centre and individual laptops for students in Years 7-13. In addition to this, students benefit from a volleyball court, tennis courts and a football field. The campus has a dedicated science lab and excellent Primary facilities.

Why should I work at One School Global UK Newtown Campus?

  • Newtown Campus is a place where we engender a culture of learning to learn through a self-directed approach to study.
  • We are located in the beautiful Welsh countryside in a purpose-built building designed to facilitate student-centred teaching and learning.
  • We are a small and friendly campus where everyone knows each other and works collaboratively towards joint goals.
  • Team spirit is key to Newtown, we are looking for people to join our team  who are flexible in their teaching approach and willing to try something new. Working at Newtown will provide you with new opportunities to teach across the age range from year 3  to 13.
  • We are a forward thinking school who wholeheartedly embrace ICT as a tool to support positive learning outcomes. We employ many E- learning platforms and a variety of technology to enhance the learning experience of our students.

Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.

We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.

In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.

Acting Campus Principal: Mr Joe Pritchard

Number of Campus Staff: 13

Number of Students: 53

Vision & Values:

“A global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.”

In coming to this school each student, parent and staff member shall uphold the values of the School:

  • Integrity - uprightness and honesty;
  • Care and Compassion – kindness, consideration and generosity to the whole community;
  • Respect – for all people, property, opinions and those in authority;
  • Responsibility – for our actions, progress and the environment;
  • Commitment – to self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.

Our Campus Prospectus and latest Inspection Report can be downloaded from the links lower down the page.

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