Teaching Assistant

Do you want to make a difference to students who need that extra support to engage them in learning? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We need someone who can work alongside students with additional needs, social and emotional as well as special needs, in order to build resilience and develop strategies to engage with learning.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience of trauma informed practice, thrive or zones of regulation.

The main responsibility of this role is to support the progress of students with special educational needs in consultation with teaching staff.

Are you someone who:

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Is flexible and patient with a passion for getting the best for and from young people?

Is able to work on own initiative?

Is able to communicate at all levels?

Is competent with numeracy and literacy skills?

The core working hours are up to 24.3hpw, 39 weeks a year (this is term time plus 4 staff training days)

Being an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle-to-work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library, and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. xekaoyc We also offer entry into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme.