Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Newsome Academy.
Are you a talented professional looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for a talented Teaching Assistant who is forward thinking, dynamic and resilient and who, working within the Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP), will provide high quality support to our learners with additional needs. The colleague appointed will be a natural inspirer, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at Newsome Academy. A medical/care background or the ability to offer experience or interest in any of the following areas would also be welcome: extracurricular activities, adaptive sports or technology.
It is crucial that the successful candidate has a sound understanding of school landscapes and how to achieve success within these parameters. The successful candidate will also be part of the wider wellbeing family.
Department Information
● The PI ARP has recently had a significant investment and is well equipped with a range of accessible resources to enhance learning.
● The provision works within a mainstream school, to support the learning and welfare of students with complex needs, who have Educational Health Care plans. The team includes specialist teachers and experienced ETAs.
● The students have a diverse range of complex needs, from mobility difficulties to medical conditions and visual impairment. Many students use assistive technology to promote their independence.
● Most students require some level of support with their personal care needs. Independence is encouraged wherever possible in all areas of school.
● The provision offers outreach support to children and young people in schools across Kirklees. Support and Opportunities
● We invest in and support our staff and offer a range of CPD opportunities for career progression.
● We support outward facing initiatives through promotion of school visits and CPD training. We also have opportunities for colleagues to gain wider experience in whole school initiatives and this has supported the promotion of a number of internal appointments over the past 12 months.
02 December 2024, 9:00 AM
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