Total 56 Junior Executive level Education / Training job vacancies in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8HW

Your new role In this position, you'll play a vital role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. You'll work closely with students needing extra help, assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons, and encourage positive behaviour and a love for learning. Additionally, you'll handle some administrative tasks and engage in professional development to enhance your skills. Your dedication and passion for education will significantly impact students' lives, helping them reach their full potential.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you'll need a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, demonstrating your knowledge and skills in supporting students and teachers. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you'll be working closely with students, teachers, and parents. Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for education will help you connect with students and foster a positive learning environment. Additionally, organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks will be crucial in handling both instructional and administrative duties effectively.
What you'll get in return
In return for your dedication and hard work as a Learning Support Assistant, you'll have access to ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working in a positive and inclusive environment. Additionally, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are making a significant difference in the lives of students, helping them to achieve their full potential.
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Physical Education Assistant Full Time Traineeship Certificate III or IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Perth, South of the River About us: ATC Work Smart in partnership with host employers across all industries and disciplines engage, inspire and develop the next generation of skilled workers.


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What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors of Byker Primary wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who has a passion for children’s learning.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to working as part of a highly successful team, the aim of which is to ensure that all children receive outstanding and inspirational educational experiences which help them fulfil their potential.

The successful candidate will actively endorse and deliver the vision of our school, ‘Children First: Raising standards and transforming lives’, whilst facilitating all children to be successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

We are looking for a skilled and effective teacher with enthusiasm and energy who:

• Is an excellent practitioner.
• Has an innovative, creative and effective approach to support children to access education.
• Is creative and proactive in their approach to supporting pupils.
• Is an inclusive practitioner with ambitious standards and high expectations for all pupils.
• Is well organised and highly motivated.
• Leads by example with integrity, positivity and resilience
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working in a team.
• Has a track record of leading and sustaining school improvement.
• Can collate and analyse pupil performance data and implement action plans to address weaknesses and accelerate pupil progress.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive Headteacher and Governing Body
• A dedicated staff team
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference
• A highly skilled team of friendly staff to work with well-resourced classrooms and facilities
• High quality support and CPD to ensure that you are successful
• Happy, enthusiastic children
• An inclusive and supportive working environment

Byker Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be successful against a range of other recruitment checks.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

Further details about the role

Closing Date for applications: Midday Friday 15th November 2024

Short Listing: Monday 18th November 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 20th November 2024

In post Start Date: 1st January 2025

Application packs are available from the school office or can be downloaded from the school website.

Completed application forms can be returned to the school at Byker Primary School, Commercial Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2AT or emailed to recruitment@bykerprimary.co.uk by 12 noon Friday 15th November 2024

School Tours are recommended and will be taking place Wednesday 6th November 11.00am-12noon

Commitment to safeguarding

Byker Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be successful against a range of other recruitment checks. As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

Learning Support Assistant
Term time only – full time / part-time
To start as soon as possible
Full-time equivalent salary range £27,030 - £31,440 pa depending on experience
Pro-rated depending on days/hours worked.
We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide support for students across Key Stage 3 to 5. Working with classroom teachers and the SENCO, you will provide in and out of class support to students who are learning in a highly academic environment. You will be responsive to the individual needs of students and ensure they are able to access the curriculum and all learning activities and experiences. A key part of the role is to enhance and develop the independence of SEND students.
The successful candidate may work with students who have been identified by the SENCO as needing additional support e.g. students with dyslexia, ADHD or with ASC. You may also be required to support students 1:1 or in small groups to work on social stories, communication skills, emotional regulation and study skills. Experience in these areas would therefore also be advantageous.
Strong communication skills are essential, and experience of working with young people in a school setting would be particularly desirable. Part of the role will be to provide administrative support to the SENCO and so some administrative experience would therefore be useful.
The working hours are usually 08.15 to 15.15 (6.5 hours per day excluding 30-minute break). The actual minimum number of hours/days will be discussed with candidate at interview stage.
The Tiffin Girls’ School is a selective girls’ state secondary school, based in very pleasant surroundings in Kingston upon Thames and ideally situated just fifteen minutes’ walk from the town centre and mainline station (Zone 6). For further information about our school please see our web site. Please apply using the downloadable application form on this page or available on our website, or contact the school office.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to enhanced child protection screening including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
CLOSING DATE: 9am on Monday 11 November 2024
Interview Date: during week commencing 11 November 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors wish to appoint an Enhanced Learning Support Assistant to join our existing team and to support students, especially those with SEND, throughout the school. The successful applicant will be hard working, flexible, and have excellent communication skills. It is essential that any applicant enjoys working with and supporting young people, as this is an essential part of the role, however we encourage you to apply, even if you do not already have direct experience of working with children or young people, as full training and unstinting support will be given. We are looking for an individual who can engage with students and support them in overcoming a range of learning difficulties. The successful candidate would also need to be prepared to support the Catholic/Christian ethos at St Mary’s in this role. English to GCSE or equivalent is required. Please note, whilst we only wish to appoint one Enhanced Learning Support Assistant (Level 3), there may be opportunities to appoint Learning Support Assistants (Level 2) also.

What the school offers its staff

St Mary’s is a very popular and happy school, rated Outstanding by the Diocese and Ofsted. We became an academy in 2013 and enjoy outstanding facilities in a new building, which opened in 2011. We joined the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust in June 2020. We are also very popular with parents and are one of the most over-subscribed schools in the North-East. The roll has grown from around 1100 five years ago to over 1440 by September 2024, with 5 main school year groups of around 235 and a Sixth Form of approximately 270 students. We expect the Sixth Form to continue to grow in the next couple of years, as strongly academic year groups continue to move into Sixth Form.

As an Outstanding school, St Mary’s plays a leading role within the Trust and more widely, leading significant school improvement, training and leadership development across other schools, as well as sharing good practice in academic achievement and teaching and learning across many other schools in the north-east. We also play a leading role in teacher training across the region.

If you require any further information about the post, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Mullan, Assistant Headteacher SEND on 0191 215 3260.

Application packs are available to download here, from our school website, or by e-mailing the Director of Finance and Support Services, louise.douds@st-marys.newcastle.sch.uk.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Friday 8th November 2024. Interviews are likely to be held shortly after this date.

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online search for shortlisted candidates, as part of our due diligence.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant in Richmond upon Thames, London!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges? We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our inclusive school community.

Role Overview:
- Position: Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant
- Location: Richmond upon Thames, London
- Start Date: Immediate, pending registration completion
- Contract: Full-time, 5 days a week
- Pay: £85 to £110 per day (dependent on experience, school, and location)
- Contract Type: Long-term temporary with potential for permanent placement

Requirements:
- Must have or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check
- Experience in educational settings is essential
- Experience working with SEN and/or SEMH students is desired

Responsibilities Include:
- Supporting the learning and development of students in the classroom
- Assisting with individual education plans and behavioural management strategies
- Collaborating with teachers and SENCO to create inclusive learning environments
- Providing pastoral care and emotional support to students
- Engaging students in educational activities and promoting independence

Why Choose Us?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives
- Supportive team environment with professional development opportunities
- Potential for career progression and permanent placement

Apply Today: If you are dedicated, compassionate, and ready to contribute to an inclusive educational setting, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career by sending your CV. Join us in shaping futures and fostering a supportive learning environment for all students.

Together, we can inspire and empower every student to achieve their full potential!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

What skills and experience we're looking for

We offer a unique opportunity for gifted and enthusiastic individuals to spend up to two academic years in the school and classroom environment, gaining a breadth of experience working with students and contributing to the extra-curricular activities within the school. This post is offered as a fixed term contract until August 2026 in the first instance.

You will provide daily cover for absent subject teachers and work as a Teaching Assistant alongside lead teachers in supporting the learning of all students, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and assist in the delivery of extra-curricular activities such as Sport, and / or Performing Arts.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to relate well to both children and adults, be able to work constructively as part of a team, have a willingness to gain experience of classroom practice having a genuine interest in working with young people. This post may be attractive to those looking to follow a career into teaching or newly qualified teachers without a current position.

What the school offers its staff

Salary paid at Band G points 14-17 in the range £27,334 to £28,770 starting point depending on experience, length of service and qualifications. Actual salary based on hours and weeks worked is calculated at £23,680 - £24,924 per annum subject to any continuous service.

Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS

Coombe Hill Infants School is seeking to appoint caring, supportive, positive, and enthusiastic adults to work alongside individuals and small groups of children with additional needs across the school, there are full time and part time roles available.The successful applicants should be able to show empathy and patience whilst being consistent in their approach and have experience in working with SEND children. You should be able to manage your timetable effectively to ensure the needs of the pupils are met. You will be working alongside pupils in their daily learning, leading individual or group interventions, and supporting teachers and other staff with existing provisions. The candidate must have experience working in a teaching/support assistant role in a primary environment. A variety of strategies and training will be given to the person in the role to ensure that both the children and the staff member are fully supported.
We can offer: ● an enthusiastic, welcoming, and friendly community ● a culturally rich and diverse school community and an experienced and supportive team of staff and governors ● a school rated Good by Ofsted in 2023 ● a team who are passionate about teaching and learning ● an exciting, rich, and creative curriculum ● a strong commitment to professional career development and equal opportunities ● well-resourced classrooms and a beautiful environment ● a commitment to staff and children's wellbeing ● an inclusive working environment ● a working environment built on positive relationships ● a school close to good transport links, and good access to central London yet within walking distance of Richmond Park. ● A CLPE associate school ● An attachment and trauma-informed school
We are looking for someone who: ● can motivate and inspire children ● has high expectations of all pupils ● is highly committed to raising standards and life chances for all children ● can demonstrate their ability to establish positive relationships with pupils and colleagues and to contribute to maintaining the calm, learning environment that our pupils enjoy ● has the ability to motivate children to enjoy school whilst being accountable for achieving high standards at all times ● is caring, flexible, and a good team member with excellent communication skills ● is willing to collaborate and contribute to whole school development and promote an inclusive ethos that supports all children to achieve
We are looking for; ● A caring and nurturing practitioner who shares our values ● A practitioner who works well within a team, and works effectively with families and colleagues ● A practitioner who is creative, responsive, and effective in their approach to teaching and learning. ● A practitioner with the ability to monitor each pupil's responses and to modify or adapt the learning activities both to suit their needs and to achieve the intended learning outcome. ● A practitioner who has had experience in supporting pupils in a classroom or home environment, with Special Educational Needs (SEN) (desirable but not necessary) ● A practitioner who can demonstrate active listening skills and have strong verbal communication skills. ● A practitioner who is dedicated to establishing positive relationships with pupils and understanding their needs
Appointments to these posts will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and other checks. References may be requested immediately after short-listing. Please do visit the website for a virtual tour and for further information. If you would like to visit before applying then please call the school office for more information. Closing date for applications: Monday 21st October 2024 by 12 noonInterviews: Week beginning Monday 4th November 2024 Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Orme Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about providing the very best SEND provision. You will have the belief that all young people, regardless of starting point or need will have access to the right education for them and that their needs are well met. If your beliefs and values align with ours and you are looking to work for an organisation that lives and breathes our values of Aspiration, Challenge and Enjoyment (ACE) then look no further.

Key aspects of the role:

• Build relationships with students and provide necessary support to support raising attainment for all learners with SEN.
• Support individual or groups of children with their work in the classroom.
• Support individuals or groups of children with additional interventions outside of the classroom (e.g. reading interventions).

We are also excited to announce that our school has recently received a positive “Good” rating from Ofsted! This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff, students, and wider school community. We are proud of the progress we have made and look forward to continuing to provide an excellent learning environment for all our pupils going forward.

The sole ethos for the school community is ‘Empowering Learners for Life’. Whilst we are committed to ensuring that every student makes excellent progress, this concept stretches well beyond academic performance. We firmly believe that every aspect of school should equip learners to be successful in all areas of their lives, both now and for their future. Indeed, every single decision or action taken improves the life chances of all our learners. This is underpinned by ensuring the Academy is a safe, nurturing and happy environment: put simply, The Orme Academy is a great place to learn and a great place to work.

This ethos applies equally to the staff. We believe in empowering our staff to be aspirational and effective leaders of learning and provide a good programme of CPD and induction to support those joining our vibrant community. This CPD includes being part of a large MAT, with its own Institute of Education (IoE) focused on the development of staff. The IoE provides access to wide range of network hubs, subject experts and access to best practice, as well as bespoke CPD opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly professional and committed team of staff whilst also playing their part in the success and future development of our Academy.

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The Orme Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about providing the very best SEND provision. You will have the belief that all young people, regardless of starting point or need will have access to the right education for them and that their needs are well met. If your beliefs and values align with ours and you are looking to work for an organisation that lives and breathes our values of Aspiration, Challenge and Enjoyment (ACE) then look no further.
Key aspects of the role:
Build relationships with students and provide necessary support to support raising attainment for all learners with SEN.
Support individual or groups of children with their work in the classroom.
Support individuals or groups of children with additional interventions outside of the classroom (e.g. reading interventions).
We are also excited to announce that our school has recently received a positive “Good” rating from Ofsted! This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff, students, and wider school community. We are proud of the progress we have made and look forward to continuing to provide an excellent learning environment for all our pupils going forward.
The sole ethos for the school community is ‘Empowering
Learners for Life’. Whilst we are committed to ensuring that every student
makes excellent progress, this concept stretches well beyond academic
performance. We firmly believe that every aspect of school should equip
learners to be successful in all areas of their lives, both now and for their
future. Indeed, every single decision or action taken improves the life chances
of all our learners. This is underpinned by ensuring the Academy is a safe,
nurturing and happy environment: put simply, The Orme Academy is a great place
to learn and a great place to work.This ethos applies equally to the staff. We believe in
empowering our staff to be aspirational and effective leaders of learning and
provide a good programme of CPD and induction to support those joining our
vibrant community. This CPD includes being part of a large MAT, with its own
Institute of Education (IoE) focused on the development of staff. The IoE
provides access to wide range of network hubs, subject experts and access to
best practice, as well as bespoke CPD opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity
to join a highly professional and committed team of staff whilst also playing
their part in the success and future development of our Academy. Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. We’re a growing group of dynamically awesome academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our team of schools are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point in life. Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays) Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.Free Eye TestsCycle to work schemeAccess to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust. We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 13 – 16) - £23,115 - £23,893 FTE (Pay Award Pending)
Actual Salary: £20,148 - £20,826

Physical Education Assistant Full Time Traineeship Certificate III or IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Perth, South of the River About us: ATC Work Smart in partnership with host employers across all industries and disciplines engage, inspire and develop the next generation of skilled workers.


We have been supporting trainees and apprentices for over 35 years and understand how to help you achieve success.


Why a Traineeship? A traineeship is an excellent way to achieve a nationally recognised qualification whilst working in a real job.


Traineeships are available to anyone of working age.

Becoming a trainee could be the best thing you ever do.

You will earn a wage and work towards a qualification that could take you places.


The successful candidate will undergo on-the-job training Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation (SIS) or Certificate IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation (SIS).

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North Star 180° based in Bath, is an all through school that caters for pupils with SEMH needs. Pupils who have difficulties with their emotional and social development may have limited social skills and find it difficult to make and sustain healthy relationships.We have positions available for a committed and high-quality Learning Support Assistants to provide support to the class teacher in groups or to individual children.
You will be required to work 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum. Actual salary £22,231 - £23,800 p.a.
The successful candidate will be joining a positive, solution-focused team of staff who are dedicated to help improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
The successful applicants will have:
A good understanding of either Primary or Secondary curriculum.
At least one years’ experience of working in a learning/childcare setting.The ability to support our programme of extra-curricular activities.
A flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment.
The ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
The skills of empathy, listening, communication and the ability to respond to unexpressed need.
A willingness to undertake the further training that will be offered.
You will be part of:
An exciting and innovative development of an All-through learning community
A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence
A caring and inclusive ethos
A school which has supportive Trustees and Parents with high expectations of the school
In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression to the right person. Interviews will be held on Thursday 17th October 2024.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Autistic young people? Do you believe in the power of education to unlock their potential and nurture their learning potential? If so, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team at our brand-new school for autistic young people in Kingston, Spring School.
Spring School will give pupils the support and challenge they need to reach their full learning potential. The school will have academic, personal, social and independent targets to provide autistic pupils with ambitious aspirations. Pupils will work towards gaining academic and vocational qualifications, that will help them succeed in the world beyond school.
As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the development of our students, creating a safe and engaging space for them to thrive. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing person centred, day to day support, delivering 1:1, paired and small group teaching, and pupil sessions
Supervise and support our pupils to engage in community-based learning and educational visits.
Use your creativity daily to support lesson plans through preparing materials and resources.
Support our pupils to develop crucial life skills, meet their goals and aspirations through communication, independence and participation.
We are looking for:
Compassion: A deep understanding and empathy for the challenges faced by autistic young people.
Patience: The ability to provide consistent, patient, and encouraging support.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt teaching methods and approaches to suit individual needs.
Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset to work alongside educators, therapists, and families.
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work: Make a genuine impact on the lives of autistic young people and contribute to their personal and academic growth.
Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in special education.
Supportive Community: Join a close-knit team that values your insights and celebrates every achievement, big or small.
Come make a difference with us – apply today!
Interview date - Friday 25th October 2024
Closing date - Thursday 17th October 2024
Start date - November 2024
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

DetailsClosing date: 25 October 2024
Interviews to be held: w/c 04 November 2024 Start Date: 06 January 2025 Salary: Grade D Points 6-9 depending on experience £23,893 –£25,119 FTE hourly rate £12.38-£13.02 (Actual Salary £19,497- £20,497)Location: Kings Priory School, Tynemouth Hours of Work: 37.00 hours per week (Term time only)*Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term contract*Part time hours may be considered AboutThe role will be to provide support on a 1:1 basis a child with Downs Syndrome who will need support to settle into school, develop her communication skills, make friends and fully participate in all that a mainstream school has to offer. The Learning Support Assistant should be an energetic and enthusiastic person whilst being nurturing and capable of delivering interventions effectively. This is a busy role involving physical and emotional needs, with communication high on the agenda, as verbal communication is only just developing (lots of speech therapy, learning Makaton, using a communication book) and personal/intimate care. The role is designed to be a shared role - so you'll be working with other staff to support this child whilst also having the opportunity to spend time with other students. This is an amazing opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant looking for a new opportunity and looking to build their experience in supporting children with SEN needs whilst building a bond with this young lady. Kings Priory School is one of the highest performing schools in North East of England, providing high quality education to over 1500 pupils aged 4 – 19. We are a school with excellent teachers, a family environment, motivated pupils and a commitment to educating the whole child both in and outside of the classroom. We are proud of our pupils who regularly achieve well above the national average in public examinations: *in 2022 at GCSE, 94% of pupils achieved a grade 4+ in English and 89% of pupils achieved a 4+ in Maths. In 2023 at GCSE, 93% of pupils achieved a grade 4+ in English and 94% of pupils achieved a 4+ in Maths. And in 2024 94% of pupils achieved a grade 4+ in English and 94% of pupils achieved a 4+ in Maths. The School operates across neighbouring sites in the centre of the attractive coastal village of Tynemouth with short commuting links into Newcastle upon Tyne. Kings Priory School is part of Woodard Academies Trust multi-academy sponsor whose aim is to be a provider of world class education, transforming lives within and across communities. Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

What skills and experience we're looking for

In consideration of the school’s commitment to improved teaching and learning and the dynamic nature of support required for an ever changing school cohort, we would like to appoint a highly effective learning support assistant.

Applicants will be highly motivated and have a passion to ensure that our learners achieve the very best that they can at all times. The purpose of the role will be to uphold the core standards of pride, respect and achievement with all learners and to ensure that those requiring specialist provision receive the highest standard of bespoke support. Specifically, the successful candidates will:

• establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, promoting challenge and active participation in learning
• be committed to supporting all learners with social and emotional issues to restore participation and learning
• promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance and collaborative work
• develop specialist knowledge of both the curriculum and learners’ bespoke needs to work with teaching staff and ensure maximum progress
• record progress and achievement in lessons and provide evidence of level of progress and attainment that can be shared with all stakeholders
• work within an established behaviour policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self control and independence
• be committed to continuous professional development and contribute knowledge and expertise in departmental and whole school training
• be confident to develop, monitor and contribute to learning passports ensuring effective dissemination.
• deliver out of school learning activities within guidelines established by the school
• have a high level of literacy and numeracy and show confidence in support of school strategies that address underperformance e.g. bridging the gap for students not considered secondary ready

The successful candidate will work with students on a one to one and small group basis providing breakout opportunities from the classroom to deepen understanding and further progress.

In addition, the successful candidate will work with students who access our inclusion unit to support them with learning to aid a smooth transition back into the classroom.

Burnside College is a good school, with outstanding sixth form provision. We put teaching and learning first and are committed to providing a high quality and inclusive learning experience for all. Furthermore, we are committed to the development of staff and you will be joining a supportive school with an excellent environment in which to continue your professional development.

If you would like any further information, or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Ellie Galbraith, SENCo by email,e.galbraith@burnsidecollege.org.uk

What the school offers its staff

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Burnside College is characterised by its strong community spirit and friendly working environment. Respect is one of our core values and is tangible throughout the school. We believe that strong relationships are the fabric of any successful school. Interactions at Burnside between staff, and with pupils, are based on mutual respect and are positive.

In our most recent OfSTED inspection in 2020 Burnside College was acknowledged to be a good school in all areas with outstanding sixth form provision. Staff are proud to work at our school and proud of the young people in our community. Our team continues to expand year on year as a result of now being oversubscribed.

These improvements were secured through a relentless focus on teaching and learning; we routinely consider the latest educational thinking in order to reflect on and refine what happens in classrooms. This goes hand in hand with a strong, caring system of pastoral support and a focus on the personal development of our pupils.

Standards have continued to remain high at Burnside and there is an expectation at Burnside that staff will be determined to do the very best for the young people of Wallsend and always work positively, with the best interest of young people at heart.

In return the school offers excellent support and professional development. We offer high quality staff training which is personalised to the experience and needs of the individual. A particular strength is the effective programme of support in place for early years teachers. School leaders are considerate of the workload and wellbeing of staff and the school provides good career progression opportunities.

We were delighted to once again receive the Wellbeing Award for Schools in 2023 and the inspection report stated that “Burnside College is a happy place to work and learn.” In 2024-25 as part of our continued commitment to staff wellbeing, all teaching staff receive at least 33% additional non-contact time. We are looking to recruit staff to our team that are committed to high standards and to improving the life chances of young people. Further details about our school are available on the school website.

Commitment to safeguarding

Burnside College is committed to safeguarding and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and other pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.