Teaching Assistant
Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire
Salary Scale: £83 – £100 per day
Start Date: ASAP

Nature of Employment: Part-Time, 0.8FTE, Monday to Thursday

GSL Education are currently looking to appoint  Teaching Assistants towork atanfor an Alternative Provision located, located in Ripon, North Yorkshire starting as soon as possible.

About the School:

• The school's aim is to give children and young people with needs related to social, emotional, and mental health an excellent education, encouraging possibilities for success, and enhanced life skills.
• The school wants to support youth in overcoming obstacles to learning and working toward the development of positive behaviours and constructive attitudes.
• The school supports a large number of students with additional learning or neurodevelopmental challenges, such as ADHD and Autism.
• The school's curriculum is designed to be engaging, relevant, and stimulating, providing a solid foundation for future success.
• The school’s focus is on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement which reflets their belief in empowering students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.

General Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers of KS1 and KS2 and other key staff and external agencies to support outstanding education delivery.
• Building rapport with young people and creating an inclusive environment for young people will be key to the job role.
• Working directly with the class teachers to help students reach their maximum potential by providing support, motivation, and encouragement.
• Support students both inside and outside of the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• In terms of group support, help facilitate group discussions, guide group work, or assist with group projects.
• During group activities, ensure that students stay on task, collaborate effectively, and resolve conflicts if they arise.

General Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Have prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or as an Education Practitioner.
• Be confident in managing behaviour within a school setting, using de-escalation techniques where appropriate.
• Be aware of and knowledgeable about different additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, MLD and SEMH.
• Be able to quickly establish positive relationships.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one with GSL Education.

 
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

To apply for the role of Teaching Assistant in Ripon, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.