TEACHING ASSISTANT

TEACHING ASSISTANT

25 hours per week (0.57 fte) – fixed term to 12 July 2019

Grade 6 (Points 12 - 15) – actual salary £10,239 - £10,848

Start date: as soon as possible

We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our successful Personal Learning Centre team to support and raise the attainment of our students. Working under the direction and supervision of teaching staff, you will assist with the teaching and learning and associated activities in order to help students make outstanding progress through appropriate targeted interventions. As a teaching assistant you will also assist, when required, with the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities, supporting in whole classes and working with individuals and small groups of students.

The successful candidate will have a relevant NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and be able to work effectively with young people in a formal education setting. Teamwork is an essential aspect of this role and the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of school professionals. This would be an excellent opportunity for a graduate or someone considering a career in teaching.

Ibstock Community College is a unique and friendly 11-14 mixed comprehensive at the heart of the local community, with 550 students on roll. The college was judged to be ‘good’ in our most recent Ofsted inspection (December 2017).

As students, staff, parents and governors we share the following values and beliefs:-

• TOGETHER we are one caring supportive team

• TO LEARN through ambition, listening and reflecting

• TO GROW through responsibility, openness and nurturing

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. 

Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on Friday 11 January 2019

Interviews: week commencing Monday 14 January 2019 

For an application pack please click the apply button to be directed.