Teaching Assistant
Salary £ 19,305
Vacancy listed 14/12/2022
Application deadline 09/01/2023
Details
We have an exciting opportunity to work within the education department at Bristol City Robins Foundation, assisting learners on our BTEC Level 3 Sport and Esport Programmes.

Full Time – Permanent  
 
  • Have you got experience of, and an interest in assisting learners post 16 students?
  • Are you comfortable and credible in building professional but supportive relationships with a range of learners?
  • Can you evidence your ability to support learners with their academic, personal and social development?
  • Are you creative, flexible, and committed to working within a fast-paced charity?
  • Do you want to become a pivotal driver in developing our exciting Education Programme?
 
If so, we would like to talk to you…
Bristol City Robins Foundation is a registered charity, which strives to make a positive difference for all through sport and learning. We recognise the positive impact we have on the community but are continually looking to develop and expand our reach.
We require a part time Teaching Assistant for our BTEC programmes working within the Education Department.
The post holder will be based out of both Belong Gaming Area in Bristol City Centre, as well as City Academy school in Easton. Occasional meetings and aspects of the role could also be based at Ashton Gate Stadium. 
 
Your Main Responsibilities:
·        Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. 
·        Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. 
·        Use strategies, in liaison with a teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
·        Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
·        Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. 
·        Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed. 
·        Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress, problems etc. 
·        Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers. 
·        Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher. 
·        Assist with the supervision of pupils with another supporting member of staff during the absence of the class teacher. 

You will have:
·        Good numeracy/literacy skills.
·        Experience of teaching and assisting others
·        Knowledge and ability to use ICT effectively to support learning. 
·        Reasonable word processing skills. 
·        An ability to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  •      An ability to set high personal standards and work calmly and effectively in an environment characterised by high level of ambiguity and complexity.
  •      An Ability to communicate with staff, students, and partners in a clear, concise and purposeful way to build effective relationships.
 
We would also like you to have:
  • A positive, can-do attitude.
  • Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme (or willing to work towards)
  • An understanding of sport to support our learners on BTEC Sport qualifications
  • Experience with a range of ages and students/participants.

Safeguarding Statement:
Bristol City Robins Foundation are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.
This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.
 
Equality Statement:
The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
 

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 5 years employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days)
• A flexible working environment including planning, preparation and admin time in your timetable.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous continuous personal development budget.
• 2 x BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
• Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone)
• The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.

Notes

This position is full time (37.5 hours per week). This position is dependant on student recruitment for September 2023, but we may wish to employ the right candidate earlier than this date. Candidates must also be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. The role will be offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check and self-disclosure form.

To apply, please complete the attached Application form and Self disclosure form and include it when applying through Breathe.

Please note that the role profile is attached to this advert

Closing date for applications: Friday, 6th January at 5pm.

You will be notified of when interviews will take place if successful on your application.

Attached documents
Title File
Teaching Assistant - Role Profile Teaching_Assistant_Role_Profile_Dec_2022.docx
Application Form - To be completed Application_form_Updated_V2.pdf
Self Disclosure Form - To be completed Self_Disclosure_Form.docx

This vacancy has now been closed