Teaching Assistant (Great Sankey High School)

About Us

I am delighted to share this amazing opportunity at Great Sankey High School, as we seek to recruit a talented and aspirational professional to join our team.

I am proud to be the Headteacher of the school and I will lead the Great Sankey learning community to be an employer of choice who provides excellent teaching and learning with passion and purpose, based on our core values of Growth, Respect, Excellence, Aspiration and Teamwork. Our mission is for everyone in our school to be happy and inspired by their school experience and for our staff. This means working in a warm, welcoming, and purposeful environment. This position is key in helping us empower students to harness their own creativity, to raise their aspirations, and to achieve their potential.

Great Sankey High School was judged as ‘Good’ overall by Ofsted in our most recent inspection in March 2023. We aim to continue a journey of improvement and transformation, and I am determined to provide an exceptional quality of education and culture for all students, with the ambition that all will excel both academically and as aspirational and inspirational young people. There is no better time to join us, as a colleague, a leader, or a student.

Our philosophy is grounded equally in securing the highest professional standards and supporting and caring for all professionals. Great Sankey High School is a founding member of the Omega Multi- Academy Trust, and all staff benefit from exceptional networks and opportunities. A broad and varied professional development package is available, driven by the latest educational research with a focus on the development of all

professionals at each career stage. Colleagues who train with us grow with us and progress with us.

The school is situated close to local transport links and is easily accessible from areas in the North-West. Our School has been oversubscribed for a number of years and now boasts over 2100 students across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5. The school has Barrow Hall College; a large school based in the sixth form. Students and staff are incredibly proud of their school and are determined to work together to secure further improvements and achievements.

Great Sankey High School benefits from increasingly impressive facilities and ongoing projects. The school has seen significant investment in a building and refurbishment programme, resulting in a range of new specialist science classrooms and new sports accommodation.

So, if you are eager to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to securing the highest educational, professional and personal standards, are keen to learn, develop and work with colleagues, students, parents and the community and are passionate about transforming student lives and the opportunities provided to our communities then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Job Description

SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL:

• Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction.
• Provide specific support to pupils dependant upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.
  
  

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

• Provide minimal clerical/administration support (e.g. photocopying, typing filing, collecting money etc) – if required.
• Assist with the display of children's work.
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans.
• In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals.
• Report pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format.
• Undertake pupil record keeping if required
• Administer routine primary tests and invigilate exams.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
  
  

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles.
• Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
  
  

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
  
  

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post and will be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the post holder. The postholder will undertake the professional duties of a

member of school staff as circumstances may require under the reasonable

direction of the Headteacher

Benefits

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Desired Criteria

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Essential Criteria

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