Teaching Assistant (x2 Posts)

Teaching Assistant (X2 Posts)

Start date: As soon as possible– permanent

• Post A Based @ Horizon School Barnsley x 1 (you will work within the small Abbey Hub at Barnsley but also take children into the mainstream lessons where appropriate as well as visit the main site in Kimberworth)
• Post B Based @ Main Site – Kimberworth x 1

Please specify which position you wish to be considered for on your application.

Abbey School is a school for children and young people with SEND. They are a special school based in Kimberworth with a Post 16 provision based in Rotherham town centre and a satellite provision at Horizon Community College in Barnsley.

Do you have:

• Experience of supporting children with special educational needs and challenging behaviour
• The skills to place pupil learning at the centre of all your practice.
• The ability to make sound judgements on attainment & progress of students, assess and celebrate in their success.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to enthuse and motivate others
• Experience of delivering a diverse package of learning & pastoral support to pupils.
• Ability to set appropriate and challenging targets for yourself and others
• Ability to make and take decisions both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other TA’s, teachers and the team.
• Commitment to partnership between staff, parents and students
• Grade C or above in both English & Maths GCSE or equivalent

Closing date for applications is 10am, 2nd September 2021.

For more information visit the Rotherham Council website.