Teaching Assistants

Ormiston Academies Trust; Westergate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Comprehensive CPD provision

Staff canteen loyalty deals

Employee assistance programme

20% discount on childcare fees

Specsavers discount

Cycle to work scheme

Virgin Atlantic discount

On-site parking

Job summary

Ormiston Six Villages Academy is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support students in and out of the classroom. You will work under the guidance of our teaching and SEND teams to help learners reach their personal goals and achieve high standards.

We value patience, motivation, and a genuine care for students. The role offers opportunities to complete teaching assistant qualifications through our apprenticeship partners and contribute to a caring learning community.

Qualifications

• Genuine care and passion for making a difference to students’ lives.
• Commitment to safeguarding practices and behaviour management.
• Ability to support learning and personal progress for individuals and groups.
• Willingness to complete teaching assistant qualifications through apprenticeship partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals and groups to facilitate learning.
• Support students in classroom and intervention settings.
• Work under guidance of teaching and SEND teams.
• Help promote high standards and students' personal goals.

Skills

Patience

Motivation

Subject knowledge

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Job description

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people. The role of Teaching Assistant is a key appointment. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who has a genuine care and passion for making a difference to the lives of the students we serve. The successful applicant will provide specific support to this individual and/or groups of young people in facilitating their learning and personal progress, promoting the achievement of high standards and supporting them in reaching their personal goals. You will work under the guidance of our teaching and SEND teams to support students both in the classroom and in intervention settings. Our ideal candidate will have good subject knowledge along with a record of successful professional practice and have an awareness of, and commitment to, safeguarding practices and behaviour management strategies. Teaching Assistants at our academy are offered the opportunity to complete teaching assistant qualifications through our apprenticeship partners.

Are you patient, motivated and passionate about helping students achieve their full potential? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team working to make a real difference in students' lives? If so, we would welcome an application from you.

This is a fantastic time to join our small, vibrant and caring learning community at Six Villages. We provide students with a safe, positive environment to explore, learn, investigate and develop into confident young adults who are ready to enter an ever changing and competitive world. We aim to stretch, to stimulate and grow a love of life-long learning. We know that academic achievement of the highest order is within our reach and we strive to become a truly outstanding academy. With this in mind we are looking for exceptional professionals to join our staff body who demonstrate the ability to achieve outstanding student outcomes and make a significant difference to the lives of the young people at Six Villages. The academy offers an excellent induction. We actively promote continuing professional development and encourage staff to pursue all enhancement programmes. To further your insight into our academy, please take a tour of our website at www.ormistonsixvillagesacademy.co.uk

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset. We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning. Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits, Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Benefits of working for Ormiston Six Villages include:

• generous pension
• comprehensive CPD provision
• loyalty deals in staff canteen
• access to an employee assistance programme
• 20% discount on childcare fees at Potter's Houses
• discount at Specsavers
• cycle to work scheme
• discount at Virgin Atlantic
• free tea and coffee making facilities and on site parking