SEND Teaching Assistant(s)

Salary: £16,098 - £17,432 actual salary pro rata (Grade 4, SCP 6-11)

Term Time Only (Plus 5 INSET Days)

Full Time*: 27.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday (plus further opportunities for additional hours may be available)

Permanent

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of SEND and SEMH students?

Are you compassionate, caring, empathetic and have the required skills below to enable students to access the curriculum?

Are you a team player who wants to join our expanding SEND team in our growing and thriving Academy?

Our SEND team is expanding and we are seeking additional SEND Teaching Assistants for 27.5 hours per week. We provide excellent support and guidance to successful candidates at all levels of prior experience from a dedicated and experienced team.

The post holders' responsibilities may also include providing small group or one to one support; general classroom support. The role also includes developing resources and liaising with teaching staff in the development and delivery of a differentiated curriculum to meet the of SEND students and then support students in their integration into the curriculum.

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  Please note: whilst we would prefer full time roles ideally, we would also consider applications from candidates who wish to be considered for part time, for example those who can offer 3 or 4 days. Please state this on your application form.

There are also possibilities and opportunities for SEND staff who are able to work during lunchtimes (lunch duties) and/or possibilities after school to extend your hours to work with our SEND or for additional curriculum needs for EHCP students and/or to enhance our enrichment opportunities in a variety of areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join our dynamic team at the forefront of change and to make a real difference to our drive to continue to raise standards across the Academy. If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we would love to hear from you.

Joseph Leckie Academy is a vibrant, exciting and innovative mixed 11-18 Academy being graded as “Good” across all areas by Ofsted (October 2021). The Academy has remained as one of the top non-selective secondary schools for progress in Walsall based on validated results and is a great place to work.

We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn as was clearly supported by the feedback from Ofsted. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour, progress and achievement. Staff are proud to work in our Academy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join our dynamic team at the forefront of change and to make a real difference to our drive to continue to raise standards across the Academy. If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we would love to hear from you.

We can offer you:

• Friendly, caring and supportive staff across the Academy - – staff stay here for a number of years and say it is a great place to work.
• Excellent support and professional development opportunities and pathways for progression as a TA or in other roles such as becoming a teacher, mentor or other opportunities subject to your needs, ambition, prior qualifications and experiences
• A high focus on staff well-being with staff social events, sports activities, new gym, well-being counsellor, well-being co-ordinator for staff, Academy Nurse, staff breakfasts, employee assistance programme and much more…
• A well established and supportive Induction programme for all staff at all levels which TA’s are welcome to join
• A well-established, experienced and dedicated SEND Faculty who run their own induction programme as well focusing on the role and ensuring you feel confident to carry out your role effectively
• Excellent resources, programs and technology for supporting our students
• A highly dedicated and committed pastoral team supporting at all levels.
• A large and expanding Academy at the forefront of change and growth, with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our students and impact further on our wider community.

You should have:

• Practical skills and expertise as outlined in the Job description including GCSE Maths and English at least at grade 4 or equivalent
• A passion and vision for working with students in their personal, social and emotional needs as well as their academic development
• The ability to stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment in learning
• Confidence in dealing with students across different age ranges particularly Key Stage 3 and 4
• Creative skills and a professional approach
• The determination to support in raising student achievement
• Team-working skills
• Good inter-personal and communication skills with students, colleagues and parents
• An understanding of the importance of Safeguarding.

Further details of the role and job description please click on the links and an application form or visit our website can be obtained from Mrs Anna Morgan or via our website:

Closing date for applications: Thursday 27th February 2025 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.