Teaching Assistant

Endeavour Academy, Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavour Academy, Oxford in Headington is seeking an inspirational Teaching Assistant to join this exciting school and support learning under the guidance of the Class Teacher and HLTA. You will help enable learner achievement and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment.

The role is 34 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time only). Prior experience is not required, but you must be an effective communicator and able to keep accurate records of learning outcomes with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience not required; effective, confident communicator.
• Ability to keep accurate records of learning outcomes.
• Willingness to support learners' well-being and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of teaching and learning under guidance of teachers.
• Model best practice and assist learners' well-being for future opportunities.

Skills

communication

confident communicator

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Reference No(s): EA TA 092026

Salary: Scale pt 19 - pt21 £25,391.46 - £25,761.99 (pt19 - pt21) FTE* Actual £19,432.19 - £19,715.76

Location: Headington, Oxfordshire

Hours of work: Full Time, 34hrs per week TTO

Start Date: TBC

Candidates may be shortlisted and invited to interview before the closing date. We reserve the right to close applications early.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for inspirational and creative Teaching Assistants to join this exciting school, this is an opportunity to be part of something very special as we continue our journey to become a centre of excellence. Please take a look at our website http://www.endeavour-academy.org/ to find out more about us.

Reporting to the Class Teacher and the Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for the support and delivery of teaching and learning. You will model best practice and enable successful learning and achievement by learners and sustained improvement in their spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental and physical well-being in preparation for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.

Some learners can behave in a way that is challenging to others and part of our role is to teach learners safer and more effective ways of communicating their needs, however a level of challenge still exists; this can be physical or a reluctance to engage. For these reasons this role requires someone who is physically fit. MacIntyre Academies will, where possible, look to make reasonable adjustments to comply with the Equality Act 2010.

The role is 34 hours per week; 39 weeks per year (Term-Time only).

Previous experience is not required to apply for this role, however, you must be an effective, confident communicator and able to keep accurate records such as the recording of learning outcomes with excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate an approach of facilitation and reflective practice within the role.