Bilingual Learning Teaching Assistant

Required to start as soon as possible Bilingual Teaching Assistant for 27.5 hours per week to work with students on a one to one basis, in small groups and as classroom support within the Communications Faculty. We would welcome applications from candidates with limited experience as well as those who may have worked with children before. We provide excellent support and guidance to successful candidates at all levels of prior experience from a dedicated and experienced team of staff.

The post holders' responsibilities include providing small group or one to one support; general classroom support; the induction of new students into the curriculum to meet the needs of newly arrived students - particularly supporting their language development but also their social and emotional needs. This also includes developing resources and liaising with teaching staff in the development and delivery of a differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of students and then support students in their integration into the curriculum. This is to enable these students to overcome barriers to their learning in basic English concepts and to develop more effective coping strategies, so that they can access the curriculum and engage in wider opportunities to enable them to be more successful.

You will have:

• Practical skills and expertise as outlined in the Job description, particularly in relation to English/Literacy interventions.
• A passion and vision for working with students to support them in their language acquisition to develop them in their academic, personal, social and emotional needs.
• The ability to motivate and inspire students.
• The ability to stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment in learning and English and Literacy.
• Confidence in dealing with students across different age ranges particularly Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Creative skills and a professional approach.
• High expectations of students.
• The determination to support in raising student achievement.
• Team skills.
• Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills with students, colleagues and parents.
• A clear understanding of the importance of Safeguarding.

Further details and an application form can be obtained from Mrs Anna Morgan or our website: Joseph Leckie Academy - Vacancies

Please complete and return applications to : hr@josephleckieacademy.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22nd October at 8.00am

Joseph Leckie Academy is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.