Teaching Assistants
Birmingham City Council, Newtown, Birmingham
Teaching Assistants
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Birmingham City Council, Newtown, Birmingham
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 4 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 0fc6cc05c8204e4db00645b807784c16
Full Job Description
- a talented staff team who welcome new challenges and are committed to supporting and developing colleagues
- enthusiastic students who are keen to learn
- quality continuous professional development
- opportunities to work in collaboration with partner schools, where available Holte School is an oversubscribed, diverse, multi-racial, 11-18 community school and are one of only 8 schools across the country to be recognised as a 'National IQM Inclusion Champion' school. The school is on a shared site with both a primary and a special school, with plans to develop our sixth form facilities. The school's ethos emphasises high quality teaching to achieve excellence and enable our students to maximise their potential. We have the highest expectations around behaviour and standards, and this is achieved through working alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues who share this vision. Our young people are proud of the school and their community, and have high aspirations that we see reflected in their conduct and engagement. We also actively promote staff wellbeing, supporting colleagues in what is a challenging yet rewarding profession. We are awaiting the publication of our recent Ofsted Inspection, which we believe recognises the many strengths of our school.
- NVQ Level 2 in Teaching Assistant or equivalent is desirable but not essential as training will be provided
- strong communication skills
- a genuine enthusiasm to work and support the needs of students
- ability to adapt to meet the needs of our students, either in 1:1, small or larger group settings, This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities: - A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
- An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
- A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
- A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
- A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature. We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.
You must be reliable, positive, adaptable and committed to working with students, displaying good communications skills and a sensitivity to the needs of individual students. Experience of working with secondary age children would be a distinct advantage. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate person who has:
Level 2 - £24,027 to £25,992 pro rata, term time only, estimated actual salary - £14,295 to £15,464 Level 3 - £26,409 to £32,654 pro rata, term time only, estimated actual salary - £15,712 to £19,428, In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.