Teaching Assistant - Chiltern Way Academy

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Teaching Assistant for our rapidly expanding trust.
You will work closely with the teachers to enhance the learning experience of small groups of students in a classroom setting and undertake one-to-one mentoring and support.

You will join a talented, loyal and hardworking team dedicated to improving outcomes for our children.

Essential

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

GCSE Maths & English (A-C grade)

Experience of working with young people

Transparent and logical work history

Takes responsibility and can work effectively and flexibly both independently and as part of a team

Build effective working relationships with young people and colleagues

Ability to communicate successfully through a variety of means

Able to plan and record
A safe and measured adult who can maintain safe boundaries with children and young people

Creative, enthusiastic, industrious, serving, patient, empathetic and caring
Willingness to challenge oneself to continually improve performance through self-evaluation and learning from others

Seeks to maximise opportunities for young people

Car driver

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 related to support for the learning of young people.

SEN qualification

Working with challenging behaviour

Working as LSA
Evidence of career achievement and progress
Able to demonstrate high quality classroom practice

Ability to contribute to the learning environment

Knowledge and awareness of issues and factors related to underachievement and barriers to learning and participation

A consistent approach to behaviour management

Wants to grow professionally and develop thus improving service to students

Basic first aid

We are on a mission to turn around the futures of our young people and we are looking for exceptional individuals to help us achieve this.

Together we can make a huge positive impact on the lives and life chances of our students., Chiltern Way Academy Trust (CWAT) is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' academy, providing cutting edge and transformational approaches to educating students with ASC and SEMH. We currently have four campuses, with two secondary schools, one primary school and one combined school.
www.chilternway.org