Advanced Teaching Assistant

Advanced Teaching Assistant

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Start Date: September 2024
Salary: £83 - £100 per day

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

GSL Education are seeking an Advanced Teaching Assistant to work at an excellent Client Secondary School in York, North Yorkshire, starting in September 2024.This position is ideal for individuals who aspire to make a significant difference in the lives of students and contribute to their educational journey.

About the School:

As a specialist school catering to students aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, they are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
The school offers a diverse and inclusive curriculum tailored to the individual needs of students, providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment. 
Home to state-of-the-art facilities, which promotes the school’s curriculum preparation for an appreciation of life in modern Britain.
Graded by Ofsted as ‘Good’ in all areas, where all staff have high expectations of their pupils.
The school currently works with students who have a wide range of additional needs, such as dyslexia, physical disabilities, issues with speech, language, and communication, conditions on the autism spectrum, more general learning difficulties, individuals with rare syndromes, impairments to hearing and vision, and attention deficit disorders.
Advanced Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

Working under the direction of the class teacher to assist in the planning and delivery of the curriculum.
Working across different classes to provide 1:1 and small group support to provide additional support to identified pupils.
Collaborating with teachers to plan and deliver engaging lessons and activities.
At times you may support pupils with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP), so you should have an understanding or awareness of additional needs such as autism and learning difficulties.
Assisting in creating and implementing educational resources and materials.
Assessing student progress and providing feedback to teachers and SENCOs.
Supervising students during activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
Contributing to the overall school community through active participation.
Advanced Teaching Assistant Requirements:

Relevant qualifications and certifications as a Teaching Assistant or a Degree related to Education or Psychology.
Experience in a similar role, demonstrating a strong understanding of classroom dynamics and student needs.
Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and experience working with students with diverse learning needs.
Passion for education and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Ability to adapt and work collaboratively in a dynamic educational environment.
Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and strategies for supporting students with SEN.
Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for a new one. DBS sponsorship is available for this position.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

For more information, or to apply for the role of Advanced Teaching Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education or submit an up to date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the official GSL Education website to apply online