Teaching Assistant - SEND

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bournville School, part of Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant SEND. Join a vibrant team dedicated to nurturing students' potential in a supportive environment. Ideal for those committed to high standards and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Access to support and guidance from subject leaders

Bespoke Continual Professional Development

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Employee assistance programme

Structured counselling sessions

Focus on staff well-being

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an educational environment desirable.
• Knowledge of school standards and procedures or willingness to train desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students.
• Promote good outcomes by planning well-structured lessons.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.

Skills

Commitment to Trust aim and values

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships

Awareness of child protection/safeguarding

Adaptable

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Closing Date:02/06/2025 12:00 Interview Date: 12.06.25 Start Date: TBD

Additional Information

Establishment: Bournville School Location: Birmingham Salary: £30060.00 - 31067.00 FTE ( actual £26,404- £27,288.00) Department: SEND Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:02/06/2025 12:00 Interview Date: 12.06.25 Start Date: TBD

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 45.800 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SC5.17 - SC5.19

The Role

Are you passionate about nurturing the next generation’s potential?

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant SEND at our Bournville School.

Bournville School is a vibrant and diverse school.We are seeking outstanding teachers and leaders with high expectations to join our team dedicated to pursuing excellence for every child.We are an ambitious school and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff.It is a very exciting time to join us.

We believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending our Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meets endless possibilities.

Applicants will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will:

• Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
• Promote good outcomes by students, planning well-structured lessons
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress and feeding back to the teacher
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct

In return we will offer you:

• Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
• Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
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• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
• A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

This is an exciting time to join us, and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team.Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well sequenced knowledge rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly.

Bournville School (part of Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust) is a mainstream, non-selective, comprehensive school for students aged 4 -16. Bournville School is built on traditional values. Pivotal to this is a positive ethos and culture of learning and success for all students. There is particular regard to outstanding achievement for all students whatever their academic starting point and a commitment to lifelong learning for all stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong supportive environment.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

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Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent Essential

Degree in a relevant subject Desirable

Skills

Personal Attributes

Commitment to Trust aim and values Essential

Committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Essential

Promotes a culture of Safeguarding Essential

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students Essential

Ability to work effectively within a team environment Essential

Ability to work effectively within a team environment Essential

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up to date training (or willingness to undertake training) Essential

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people Essential

Experience

Experience of working in an educational environment Desirable

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of school standards and procedures or willingness to train Desirable

Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information Essential

Safeguarding Information

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Bournville School
Hay Green Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B30 1SH