Level 3 Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for people who have experience of working with children with complex SEND, are interested in their development and learning and have good organisational and communication skills. We ask that all staff working with our children hold qualifications in English and mathematics that are at least equivalent to GCSE grade ‘C’. Qualification as a teaching assistant (or equivalent) is essential.

About the role we are looking to appoint: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking to appoint a pro-active, enthusiastic, energetic and reliable Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join the Tees Valley Education Trust. This position would be to work with children from nursery to Year 11 with complex learning, sensory, communication and behaviour needs. Experience working with children with significant sensory and behaviour needs is required. As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher, helping pupils to get the most out of their learning and supporting individuals or groups of pupils.

What the school offers its staff

What the Trust will provide the successful candidate with:

• A workplace where all staff are valued and treated with respect as outlined within the Trust’s Diamond Standards
• A passionate, enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team
• A listening and learning organisation where all staff are encouraged to be curious and share ideas for the Trust/academies/team to improve
• Hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all children across the Trust’s academies
• Dedicated approach to children’s learning to encourage them all to be the best they can be
• Career enhancement opportunities within areas of interest as well as supporting ongoing professional development and training specific to job role
• Dedicated line manager to discuss work streams and capacity
• Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP, Mindfulness and so much more.
• Free parking
• Enrolment into the local government pension scheme
• All support contracts are employed on National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services (also known as Green book)
• Benefits of the Trust’s Staff Charter which can be found at TVED Staff Charter.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored. If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

School type: Free Schools, ages 2 to 16. School size: 171 pupils enrolled. Age range: 2 to 16. Ofsted report: View Ofsted report. School website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website. Email address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Phone number: [contact hidden]. See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/discovery-special-academy. Arranging a visit to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]: To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. School location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Free Schools, ages 2 to 16, Sandy Flatts Lane, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS5 7YN.