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Lead Teaching Assistant
Be part of an exciting and creative school in Nuneaton for children and young people with autism and/or social, emotional and mental health needs
Job Title: Lead Teaching Assistant Location: Nuneaton
Hours of Work: 38 hrs per week
Mon 8:15 am-4:45 pm, Tues, Weds and Thurs 8:15 am4:30 pm, Fri 8:15 to 3.30 pm
Salary: C22 £23,588.25 - D28 £28,304.85 (FTE)
Actual Salary: C22 £20,375.02 - D28 £24,449.12
Weeks Worked: 39 weeks - Term Time only
Closing Date: 8th April 2024 Interview Date: 10th April 2024 Start Date: To Be Confirmed
About Us
We are an established Academy placing our young people and their families at the centre of everything we do. We want all pupils to achieve their full potential and develop in a way that makes sense to them.
Our Lead Teaching Assistants
Our lead teaching assistants come from various backgrounds, for example, care homes, mainstream education and healthcare settings. ASC, SEMH or AP experience may be an advantage but is not essential. Our only requirement is Level 2 English and Maths.
The role will require you to:
• care passionately about each child as an individual
• observe and listen
• be non-judgemental and unconditionally accepting
• develop a positive culture around learning
• deliver high standards of care and support
• apply and develop strategies for raising achievement
• support students to make the most of their talents and abilities
• lead on positive behaviour support in your
• confidently work with children of any age or ability
• respond to advice
• commit to further professional development
You will be responsible for:
• managing a class of around nine students
• leading teaching assistants
• organising the classroom
• maintaining regular contact with parents and carers
• organising trips and visits for your class
• monitoring and reviewing short-term targets
• covering lessons in the absence of a teacher
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and support.
Benefits:
In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement which
increments with length of service up to a maximum 30 days , plus a MAT Life Day and local
government pension scheme. We have an enhanced Sick Pay policy. We have an excellent
Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing as well as annual flu
jab, full induction, training and career opportunities. This is on top of termly You Are
Awesome awards, an annual Big Thank you day and whole trust CPD Day.
*Salaries are based on Full Time Equivalent and are pro-rata for part-time roles.? Salaries are dependent on experience.