Teaching Assistant (Welfare) – Level 2 (Term Time Only) (The Beacon Centre) x 2 Posts
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
18/02/2025
Advert End Date:
07/03/2025 12:00
Salary:
£25,183 pa pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
The Beacon Centre, South Shields
Further Information
Teaching Assistant (Welfare) – Level 2, 37 hpw (Term Time Only) x 2 Posts
(The Beacon Centre)
£25,183 pa pro rata
Required as soon as possible
The Governing Body are looking to appoint energetic and highly motivated individuals with a strong desire and commitment to work in Alternative Education. Those appointed will join us at an exciting juncture on the school’s improvement journey; they will be committed and enthusiastic team players and driven to raise standards.
The successful applicants will:
- Be committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children
- Be passionate about education and committed to developing the potential of every child
- Have experience of SEND, inclusion and children with SEMH
- Be approachable and always willing to turn their hand to something new
- Have high expectations of pupil aspiration, achievement and behaviour and a consistent approach and ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour
Key Tasks of Post:
- To work across both sites (when directed) under the guidance of teaching / senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom
- Facilitate in the offsite supervision of pupils excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable
- Manage and support pupils on attendance plans
- Welfare checks / home visits on Offsite Provisions
- Collate attendance data, follow Local Authority practice and initiate legal proceedings (if required)
- Establish constructive relationships with parents / carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, access and learning and supporting home to school and community links
- Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance and emotional resilience
- Where appropriate, act as a Key Worker for some pupils, offering support and monitoring attendance and behaviours and reporting back to the Tutor on a regular basis
Applicants should have a sound understanding of the skills required to teach children. Evidence of good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills is essential. A willingness to work across both school sites and undertake further training and development would be an advantage.
The Beacon Centre is a Pupil Referral Unit which educates pupils from KS1 to KS4. We can offer:
- A supportive environment in which you can make a significant impact and further develop professionally
- An exciting team committed to self evaluation
- Supportive and committed Governors, caregivers and community
- Unique, resilient and friendly pupils
The successful candidates should have the skills and ability to work across either primary and/or secondary. Please state your area of expertise and a preference for primary or secondary on the application form.
Tours of the School are welcome and applicants are requested to contact Mrs Kelly Hudson, Safeguarding Lead, The Beacon Centre, Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA. Telephone (0191) 454 6254.
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: Noon, 7 March 2025
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 10 March 2025
Formal Interviews will take place week commencing 17 March 2025