Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

In June 2023, North Tyneside Adult Learning Service were officially recognised by Ofsted as offering outstanding provision for High Needs, in our Ignite Your Potential programme, with outstanding development of learner behaviours and attitudes. Following the promotion of a team member, we have an exciting opportunity available for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. We are looking to appoint a Teachign Asssitant to work 37 hours per week over 38-weeks on a term-time only basis. Part-time/ job-share applications will be considered where appropriate and applicable.

The post holder will play an integral part in contributing to high quality outcomes and positive progression for 40 young people aged 16-24 years with Education & Health Care (EHC) plans. As part of our skilled and experienced team, you will work in various classes under the direction of our HLTA and teaching team to provide personalised support and assistance for students in line with their EHC plans. This could include support for individuals requiring detailed understanding and/or specialist knowledge of needs and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Where necessary specialist training is provided to support with tshi process.

You will assist tutors in the management of students both within the classroom and beyond including during breaks, lunchtimes, enrichment and community participation activities. On occasion the role may also involve supervision of whole classes during the short-term teacher absence.

Our ideal candidate will hold supporting teaching and learning qualifications at a minimum of L3 alongside experience of work with young people with additional needs and/or EHC plans preferably in a post-16 environment. You must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with learners, tutors, carers, colleagues and other professionals, demonstrating solution-focussed approaches and be able work on your own initiative within agreed systems of supervision.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate, in their application form, practical examples of how they fulfil the person specification.

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As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.
If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business.

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In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council's operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government's net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can't do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.