SCIENCE TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Larches High School is a Pupil Referral Unit / Medical school based in the centre of Preston and the Governors are looking to recruit for a Science TA 3 to join our successful team.

Larches High School delivers education provision for up to 125 children from the Preston area currently not in mainstream education. The personal relationships developed with our pupils ensure that each one achieves their potential both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Science department teaching staff in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of the effectiveness of the curriculum for pupils and to differentiate curriculum content according to the needs of pupils.

You will work to support the delivery of Science lessons across the Key Stages, working under the guidance of the Science teachers which may include:-

• Preparation of materials


• Setting up the Science classroom prior to practical lessons


• Assembling and cleaning equipment


• Maintaining equipment to ensure it is safe for student use


• Photocopying teaching resources


• Any other relevant duties You will also be required to monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher, support behaviour, deliver interventions and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
  
  Do you want to make a difference in your work? Do you enjoy a challenge? Do you have a passion for improving the life chances, opportunities and outcomes of young people?, The successful candidate will be resilient and confident working in a busy environment, able to communicate effectively and relate to both pupils and adults, as well as the ability to work calmly under pressure.

We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants from the primary and secondary sectors who have a passion for working with pupils and want to make a difference. Visits to the school or further discussion about the role with the Headteacher are welcomed.
This post is term time only plus one week, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Please note CV’s are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached Previous applicants need not apply.,
• Level 3 in relevant subject (or working towards)


• Level 2 Numeracy

Level 2 Literacy

• , Science qualification

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

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  Desirable Experience
  
• Experience of Administrative tasks

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour