Part Time Teaching Assistant (Grade 4)
This is a maternity cover role for 9 months 3 days per week / 19.8 hours per week

Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties SEMH. 

Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children as outlined in our VALUES - KINDNESS - COURAGE - CURIOSITY - PRIDE

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Part Time Teaching Assistant Grade 4 to join our team in our Barnsley school. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and younger people for those with special education and behavioural needs, and will assist in providing educational support.

Responsibilities:
- As a grade 4 TA implementing lesson plans and activities
- Assist students with alternative learning
- Provide one-on-one help to students who require additional support
- Collaborate with the teaching team to create a positive learning environment
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
- Updating, maintaining and monitoring pupil plans EHCP

Requirements:
- Experience working with children or younger people ideally those with special education needs
- Ability to educate and engage students effectively
- Strong communication skills to interact with students, parents, and colleagues
- Educated with GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- NVQ L3 qualification, willing to work towards or relevant level of experience working at this level

Joining our team as a Teaching Assistant TA Grade 4 offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while gaining valuable experience in an educational setting. Recently achieved Gold Investors in People with this vision and the associated goals of the organisation require the continued dedication and commitment of its employees and as such it recognises the importance of engaging, supporting, managing and developing its people effectively and professionally.

SALARY/ HOURS
Starting salary for a full time grade 4 Teaching Assistant is £19,802 actual annual salary this role being part time/ 9 month contract will be pro-rata based on this term time only + inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust This role will be working 3 days per week 6.6 hours per day/ 38 weeks per year.

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For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply clinic APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to Caroline the Recruitment Manager: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk 

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs.  We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those  from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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