Graduate Teaching Assistant - English

<p>Young people need your support now more than ever, and as an Ark Graduate Teaching Assistant you’ll be a pillar of strength to not only the students, but to the school and community after what has been a turbulent and uncertain time.</p>
<p>In this incredibly rewarding role you’ll be supporting pupils/students, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children are able to flourish, get back on track and fulfil their potential.</p>
<p>With a focus on English, you will support Year 11 outcomes through the delivery of specific learning and structured academic intervention programmes to small groups of students/pupils. You will also provide cover for classroom teachers, using lessons planned by a teacher or supervise work set by a teacher.</p>
<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
<p> Learning Support</p>
<p>• Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning and academic programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence<br />
• Assist with whole class teaching, under the direction of a qualified teacher<br />
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives<br />
• Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively<br />
• Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions<br />
• Observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance<br />
• Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards<br />
• Assist pupils' achievement outside of the classroom, e.g. computer lab, library Support for the school<br />
• Supervise pupils in playgrounds, lunchrooms etc and assist with general pastoral care<br />
• Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out of school activities as required within contract hours, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher</p>
<p><strong>Other </strong><br />
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• Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people<br />
• Ensure compliance with Ark network data protection rules and procedures<br />
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels with confidence, tact and diplomacy<br />
• Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required</p>
<p>This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.</p>