Grade 4 Teaching Assistant

St Andrew's Academy; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's Academy is seeking a compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This full-time position involves supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties and requires a positive, nurturing approach. The successful candidate will make a significant impact on the lives of students while collaborating with dedicated staff in a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Electric Car Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount for Teachers Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to Work Scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Caring nature and nurturing approach.
• Positive and motivated to support learners.
• Excellent team player who enjoys collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with severe learning difficulties.
• Work collaboratively within a team.
• Make a positive difference in students' lives.

Skills

Caring

Positive attitude

Motivated

Team player

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity at St Andrews for a Teaching Assistant to join our team!

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring in nature; someone who values a nurturing approach
• Positive in their attitude and disposition
• Motivated to support our learners, someone who wants to make a difference
• An excellent team player who enjoys working collaboratively with others

About St Andrew’s

St Andrew’s is a day/residential special school for pupils with severe learning difficulties and ASD aged 11-19 years. Our settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, from profound medical needs and life-limiting conditions to severe, moderate, sensory needs, and social, emotional, and mental health needs that require support to navigate their world.

About Shaw Education Trust

Shaw Education Trust comprises diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, all working together to improve the lives of young people. Sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity focused on transforming lives, our academies provide education to children of all ages and abilities. Our staff are dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their starting point.

Our Settings and Opportunities

Our special schools offer individualized education in small classes with enhanced support. Working with us means being part of a team that helps children and young people with Special Educational Needs reach their goals, making a real difference in their lives and their families’ lives.

Benefits

• Support Staff only: Full-time, all-year employment with generous holiday entitlement (37 days rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Discount for Teachers Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth and contribution within the Trust

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff will undergo vetting procedures, including online checks and criminal record checks via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted candidates will also undergo an online search as part of safer recruitment practices.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Early applications are encouraged.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. CVs alone will not be accepted, and successful candidates will undergo a fully Enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks.