Teaching Assistant (UCC058BC) at Uppingham Community College

About this Role

Teaching Assistant

Uppingham Community College

Salary: Rutland NJC Grade 2-3 (£26,016 - £26,846 per annum, approximate starting salaryof £17,613)

Hours: Part-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.35am - 3.10pm

About the Role

Uppingham Community College are looking for caring, experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work with students who are accessing our Enhanced Resource Provision (ERP).

The Uppingham Community College ERP is a specialist provision that is part of our mainstream school and caters for children whose special educational needs require specialist support over and above that which a mainstream school can normally provide within an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Admission to the ERP is dependent on a student having an EHCP.

The UCC ERP is designed to enable children with (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities) SEND, who require specialist and individualised support, to continue to access and experience mainstream education. This will be achieved by offering discrete provision throughout the school, helping children to maintain access to aspects of the mainstream curriculum, the internal environment and the external environment, whilst also receiving individualised specialist provision within designated ERP facilities to the extent required to meet their needs.

The ERP will support children with the following Special Educational Needs:

The provision is designed to support children with an Education Health and Care Plan who have a primary Communication and Interaction need; one of the four broad areas of special educational need as defined within the SEND Code of Practice (2015). This includes children and young people who experience social, communication or interaction needs or a social anxiety who may or may not have a co-occurring learning need.

Our students in the ERP have bespoke arrangements based on their individual needs. Some children entirely access mainstream classes and just use the ERP as a 'safe space'. Other students spend the majority of their time in the ERP and some have a hybrid offer where they attend certain mainstream lessons and use the ERP for others. We work closely with students, their families and our teachers to make sure we offer a personalised approach that supports the young persons needs and allows them to achieve well, whilst at the same time developing their sense of belonging in our school community. We pride ourselves in how our students in the ERP genuinely thrive in our school, becoming increasingly independent as they progress through, so that they are able to access ambitious and appropriate post-16 pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class learning activities,including identifying how the pupils can best be supported.
• To work under the supervision of a teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate learningactivities for small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on pupil engagementand their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
• To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in linewith the teacher's lesson plans.
• To promote the development of pupil's self-reliance, self-esteem and emotionalresilience.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning,or equivalentOR Able to demonstrate the ability to meet theSTL Level 3 National OccupationalStandards relevant to this post.
• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracyand English/literacyOR Able to demonstrate competency inliteracy and numeracy equivalent to level 2

Experience

• Experience of supporting teaching andlearning in a formal setting.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of child protection and healthand safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to undertakeprofessional development.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Empathy with children and young people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to otherorganisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committedand motivated Team.
• A role which hasthe opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• A establishedCentral Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

Work-Life & WellbeingBenefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integralmember of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create anoutstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significantpart in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a widercommunity of Discovery Schools Trust.
• Free childcare.

Additional Perks

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity inour workforce.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless ofgender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If yourequire assistance completing your application, please contact (email protected) for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

More about Discovery SchoolsTrust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learningand teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of allchildren are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of theschool they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared throughlearning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leadingpractitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvementsystem which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also placesstaff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart ofachieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be madeearlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applicationspromptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the positionbut also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. Weappreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, thesuccessful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in craftingpersonal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expectapplicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust mayutilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will beconsidered when shortlisting.

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