Teaching Assistant

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Early finish on Friday

Hybrid planning time

The Mossbourne Allowance

Free lunches

Staff gym access

Job summary

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy in Thurrock seeks a Teaching Assistant to support pupils, including those with SEND, under the direction of the teaching staff. The role involves helping with classroom tasks, monitoring progress, and promoting inclusive learning.

You will join a supportive Mossbourne Federation community that values high expectations, professional development, and collaboration across primary and secondary settings.

Qualifications

• You must be passionate about education, well organised and willing to go the extra mile to ensure our SEND students achieve independence and brilliant outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Assistants work closely with other staff, carrying out a wide variety of tasks under the direction and supervision of teachers and other Curriculum Support Department staff to support the inclusion of students with SEND in all aspects of academy life.

Skills

Passion for education

Well organised

SEND support

Job description

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy seeks to appoint a Teaching Assistant

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.

Since the federation was formed in 2004, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools. We now consist of seven academies:

• Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney
• Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock
• Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHLA) primary, Thurrock
• Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney
• Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock
• Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney
• Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney

You must be passionate about education, well organised and willing to go the extra mile to ensure our SEND students achieve independence and brilliant outcomes. Teaching Assistants work closely with other staff, carrying out a wide variety of tasks under the direction and supervision of teachers and other Curriculum Support Department staff to support the inclusion of students with SEND in all aspects of academy life.

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

• Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
• Early finish on Friday - secondary academies
• Hybrid working for planning and preparation time - primary academies
• The Mossbourne Allowance*
• Free lunches*
• Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym - secondary academies
• Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
• Discounts at local restaurants
• Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
• Saturday and holiday paid programme
• Special leave scheme (additional paid time off)
• Staff appreciation awards and events
• First rate professional development and career opportunities
• Financial support for career development*
• ‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff*
• Remuneration for exam board marking*
• Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
• *Terms and conditions apply for some benefits

At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We are committed to anti-racist principles and practices, and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal.

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You can follow us on LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mossbourne-federation/

Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation in our Federation Recruitment and Employee Experience Brochures.