Teaching Assistant

Humberston Academy is now recruiting for a Teaching Assistant. 

We aim to reduce barriers to learning for our most vulnerable students through co-ordination of intervention and Teaching Assistant deployment. As a Teaching Assistant in our Academy, you work effectively with the ‘Quality of Education Team’ to support teachers’ strategies in order for all students to access a knowledge rich and inclusive curriculum. You also support SENCO responsibilities including working with external agencies and families including timely reviews following the SEND Code of Practice.

Therefore, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to become part of this integral team at Humberston.

About the Role

• Develop an in depth understanding of the specific needs of individual and groups of student(s)
• Guide, support and empower students to develop and work towards individual personal care objectives and enhance personal, emotional and social development.
• Assess, plan, organise and provide practical assistance in relation to identified physical needs e.g. transportation, dressing, meal times, and organisation of learning equipment to support personal, health, social and emotional development (PHSE) to promote independence.
• Observe individuals and groups of students’ personal, social and learning achievements. Maintain appropriate records, monitor progression and attainment and provide reports and information to inform and support the assessment process.
• Plan, organise and undertake routine learning activities with either individuals or groups of students to facilitate their physical, emotional, social and educational development.
• Monitor student’s and young people’s conduct and behaviour throughout the mainstream learning process and intervene to resolve complex, difficult or challenging issues using appropriate techniques, skills, strategies and routine sanctions to de-escalate potentially very difficult situations or resolve conflict with individual and groups of students. Establish, maintain or restore a safe and calm atmosphere conducive to learning which ensures the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors.
• Providing guidance, assistance, information and support to engage all students in learning activities to enable informed choices about educational and life opportunities.
• Carrying out routine administrative tasks i.e. photocopying, basic record keeping, and basic IT skills.
• Evaluate individual student contribution and provide feedback to the teacher and other colleagues suggesting alternative methods of differentiation that respond to identified needs.
• Preparing and clearing up classroom materials and learning areas ensuring that they are available for use.
• Present displays in the allocated learning environment to enhance the learning experience and celebrate the achievements of students and provide information.

This is a permanent post, working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

About our Academy

Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed ‘outstanding’ academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. As well as being an outstanding academy, Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019 and re-accredited in 2022. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional route towards higher education.

Who we are looking for

• Able to communicate effectively with students and parents to represent the Academy positively and feedback information as appropriate
• Highly motivated
• Ability to deal with confidential material
• Enthusiastic and prepared to work hard
• Commitment to safeguarding the children and young people in the school’s care
• Honest and trustworthy
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Have high expectations of what students and staff can achieve
• Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of Humberston Academy

Salary & Benefits

• NJC3 FTE £22,737 per annum, £17,542.70 pro-rata
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click "here".

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.