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Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Corby Technical School

Northamptonshire

  • £19,586 per year
  • New
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2025
Apply by:
29 November 2024

Job overview

About Corby Technical School and the role

We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and committed Teaching Assistant to assist vulnerable students, some with a variety of special educational needs, in our mainstream school. The post holder will be expected to support students with a variety of needs, including: behavioural, language, physical and educational. 

The primary focus of the TA is to support students of SEND and/or EAL, through the delivery of supportive learning activities - in the classroom. These activities should enhance and compliment the delivery of curriculum materials by Subject Specialists. This may be through the professional’s development of differentiated materials, abilities in scaffolding/questioning, and understanding in promoting success. We anticipate this being achieved through supporting and challenging student behaviours and maintaining regular communication between school/home. 

Our new TA(s) will work with students that have Educational Health Care plan, or those with a high level of need. Students will be supported through the professional’s capabilities in fostering confidence, self-esteem and students’ ambition to become independent inquirers and thinkers. 

Most importantly, the successful candidate will need to show the capacity to be an advocate for students with SEND, ensuring that they promote an inclusive learning environment - for all.

Could you be the next person to join our team?

We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where all staff are committed to providing an excellent education for all. We would welcome applications from candidates of all experience levels, as training will be available.

 The successful candidate will:

·        Be able to monitor the impact of interventions/class-based support.

·        Be computer literate.

·        Have an interest in developing understand of the four areas of need.

·        Be an advocate for achievement (at all levels).

·        Have a keen interest in developing skill within the four areas of need.

·        Work closely with colleagues across the school, building effective relationships with all staff and students.

·        Have good knowledge of a broad range of additional needs and/or behaviours that students may have/present and strategies for supporting appropriately.

·        Sound knowledge of general school procedures in order to contribute to effective running of school day and student experiences and also procedures to support child development.

·        Have good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.

·        Have the ability to deal professionally and sensitively with children, parents and teachers and outside agencies as required.

·        Work with the utmost integrity and confidentiality.

Please also note that due to a recent consultancy with our school community, CTS’ term times are changing to reflect those more typically experience in the Local Authority. Further information regarding our new term times are available on the school website.  


About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

How to Apply:

 If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!

Further details about the school, the above position and details of how to apply can be found on our website https://www.corbytechnicalschool.org/  or by telephoning 01536 213100. Applications may be submitted in writing addressed to the Principal or electronically to recruitment@corbytechnicalschool.org

Safer Recruitment:

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Closing date for applications: Friday 29th November 2024 – 12.00pm 

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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About Corby Technical School

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Corby Technical School has established itself as a school in which students make excellent progress and thrive in a vibrant learning environment that offers an outstanding educational experience. As a school we have a strong technical ethos that threads through each strand of the curriculum, whilst study a comprehensive range of subjects.

Corby Technical School prides itself on ensuring students are equipped with transferrable skills and knowledge that will prepare them for careers in our fast-changing world. We also consider it important to develop well-rounded students who have high aspirations, cultural capital, and a desire to make a positive difference in society.

Students and staff at Corby Technical School have a common purpose: to succeed and achieve. We believe this requires us to work collaboratively as a community, to embrace innovation, and to show perseverance when we are faced with challenges.

Built to the same standards as the other Brooke Weston Trust schools, our building on Cottingham Road is a modern learning space with a range of high-quality facilities and a bright, open feel to the architecture. We have recently developed our grounds to provide more opportunities for staff and students to exercise and relax outside during the day.

Students who join us will be a part of a close-knit school community and will thrive in an atmosphere where they feel safe, confident and are supported in all aspects of their education.

Please find more information about working at Corby Technical School, and hear from some of our staff here.

The Brooke Weston Trust Way

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities.

Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks, as well as being able to access a range of first-class professional development opportunities through our Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance.

Our schools include:

· Beanfield Primary Academy

· Brooke Weston Academy

· Compass Primary Academy

· Corby Business Academy

· Corby Technical Academy

· Gretton Primary School

· Kettering Science Academy

· Oakley Vale Primary School

· Peckover Primary School

· Thomas Clarkson Academy

Benefits

Being a member of the Brooke Weston Trust family not only comes with fantastic opportunities, but also great perks;

· Free Breakfast and Lunch for all members of staff

· Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

· Bike2Work Scheme

· Subsidised Gym Membership

· Emphasis on staff wellbeing, with access to resources such as Education Support Partnership and an Employee Assist Programme

· Staff CPD and access to the Brooke Weston Trust Teaching School

Teaching colleagues who would like to progress into leadership positions can also apply to join the Brooke Weston Trust Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is an exciting new initiative designed to nurture talent and develop future leaders within the Trust through a programme of mentoring and professional development tailored to the needs of our Trust.

We actively encourage applicants to contact us to arrange a visit to one or more of our schools so we can show you how we work, let you see the schools in action and talk to our colleagues.

To find out more about what it means to be part of the Brooke Weston Trust Family please check out the career page on our website here.

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