Job Description

You will be working with a Year 1 class, providing support and encouraging academic progression for the pupils. You will need to be enthusiastic, friendly and patient, both inside the classroom and outside the classroom. You will be joining a highly supportive team of teachers who will ensure you feel welcome from day 1. Teaching Assistants play a vital role in any school due to their focus on providing care and support for the pupils. The position we are offering is full time (32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and on a fixed term contract to cover our staff member who is on a secondment.

We always encourage candidates to get in touch with questions and requests for academy visits so you can see how fantastic our academy really is, please contact the main school reception to arrange a visit. We are committed to providing an outstanding education by placing the pupils at the center of all we do.

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

• Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.
• Committed to teacher development through professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers
• Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.
• A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities