Teaching Assistant
Heaton Avenue, A SHARE Primary Academy
Kirklees
- New
- Salary:
- Band D, SCP 7-11: £2,644 - £2,819 (actual salary range)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 October 2024
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and excellent individual to join our team of Teaching Assistants. The ideal candidate will support the class teacher with the overall delivery of the Curriculum by undertaking work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for all pupils.
They will be involved in delivering engaging learning experiences that encourage pupils to think for themselves, whilst ensuring they see a purpose to their work. A wide range of learning styles are used to ensure personalised learning is at the heart of what we do.
We welcome and encourage applicants to come and visit our school. If you wish to view our school, please contact the Office on 01274 028613 to make an appointment.
Hours of work: 4.5 hours per week, Friday: 8.30am - 1.00pm, term time only.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent;
- Have previous experience of working with children/young people;
- Love encouraging, motivating and inspiring young children through the support they give in order to encourage their learning;
- Be committed to our ethos that all pupils can achieve at our SHARE Primary Academies;
- Have experience of working with children who have SEN/EAL;
- Have an understanding of behaviour management;
- Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate, safe to work with children.
At SHARE MAT, we aim to:
- Equip our staff to deliver their best every day, our belief is that ‘Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best’ is the key;
- Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
- Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
- Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
- Deliver training and guidance relevant to job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
- Offer great benefits making us the employer of choice, including outstanding CPD, supportive line management and networking opportunities across the MAT to aid personal development.
Heaton Avenue, A SHARE Primary Academy is one of eight academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. If you wish to learn more before you apply, please make arrangements to visit Heaton Avenue by calling the us on 01274 028613.
As a school, Heaton Avenue:
- Offers an exceptional learning environment and facilities, alongside a wide range of professional learning and development opportunities;
- Is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children are happy, settled and confident;
- Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
- Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Applications can be submitted via our EVERY portal using the link below:
https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=a2fcc54b-aa0c-4077-ad61-4d884e8817de
Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024
Interview date: w/c 4th November 2024
SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post and an online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.
SHARE MAT comprises of Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall Academy, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.
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About Heaton Avenue, A SHARE Primary Academy
- Heaton Avenue, A SHARE Primary Academy
- South Parade, Cleckheaton
- West Yorkshire
- BD19 3AE
- United Kingdom
Heaton Avenue Primary Academy is an above average sized school that serves a mixed catchment area of Cleckheaton. In 2012 we moved into a remodelled middle school building and have created an exceptional learning environment. As a partner within SHARE Multi-Academy Trust we can offer the successful candidate access to a fantastic support network, excellent CPD and opportunities to develop practice across the trust.
We are a school which has an innovative curriculum that allows staff the flexibility to create an inspiring, exciting learning journey for all our children, enabling them to develop into active citizens of the future, empowered to make their best contribution to society.
The curriculum is developed in a thematic and practical way that engages both staff and children. We seek ways to make our curriculum even more interesting every year. Lessons are expected to be fascinating, engaging, exhilarating, and demand that pupils think for themselves whilst ensuring they see a purpose to their work. A wide range of learning styles are used ensuring personalised learning is at the heart of what we do.
Teachers and support staff work together to deliver the agreed curriculum to all the children. Together they assess pupils progress and achievement discussing each child and developing effective programmes to ensure each child’s self-confidence and self-esteem rise quickly, developing a thirst for learning
We can offer a strong team spirit and very high staff morale, which has created an open and supportive environment where staff can be innovative in accelerating pupils learning.
The Trust
SHARE Multi Academy Trust currently consists of Shelley College, Thornhill Community Academy, Royds Hall Community School, Whitcliffe Mount School, Heaton Avenue Primary School, Millbridge Primary School, Lily Park Primary School, Luck Lane Primary School, Woodside Green Primary School with a view to continue to expand.
Our aims
We want to create a mutually supportive family of schools because we believe that, by sharing our expertise and resources, we can improve the quality of education for our children and young people.
Our values
Our central belief is “Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best” and we apply this to everybody in our organisation, staff and children alike. We aim to treat everybody with respect and build positive relationships with each other and we want everybody working in our schools to do the very best they can. We support each other and celebrate our successes together.
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