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Learning and Teaching Assistant

Discovery Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0GA

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• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 September 2021 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 September 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31st August 2022
• Full-time equivalent salary: Level 4, Actual Salary (£14,479 to £15,366)

Learning and Teaching Assistant job summary

Principal: Mr R Kelsall

Required: As Soon As Possible
Learning and Teaching Assistant
Temporary to 31st August 2022
Term Time Only, 32.5 Hours per week
Level 4, Actual Salary (£14,479 to £15,366)

The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic Learning & Teaching Assistant to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. This role involves personal care of students. This is a fantastic opportunity for inspiring and aspirational individuals to join a creative, supportive faculty.

At the Discovery Academy our guiding principle is to ‘expect excellence’ in everything that we do, to ensure our students ‘Aspire’. ‘Aspire’ represents the aims, values and behaviours that we strive towards (Ambitious; Skilled; Positive; Independent; Respectful; Equipped) and our curriculum is designed to support students in reaching these. Alongside a curriculum that offers breadth and ambition, strong pastoral support ensures students are kept safe and are well looked after and ensures a sense of family is felt throughout the Academy.

The Academy boasts outstanding facilities, a state-of-the-art learning environment and was judged ‘Good’ following an inspection by Ofsted in January 2019. Our growth programme includes a £2 million additional teaching facility, as well as the benefits a large Academy can offer, such as a comprehensive professional development and leadership opportunities.

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 20th September at 9:00am
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Commitment to safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

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About Discovery Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1387 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Discovery Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01782882100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/discovery-academy (opens in new tab)

Our largest Academy opened in September 2011 and moved into a new £25 million accommodation in September 2013. Student numbers are increasing and attainment for all students is improving steadily. The highly qualified and committed staff follow the ‘mission statement’ of Expect Excellence. Steady improvement was validated by Ofsted in 2016 with good judgments for teaching, behaviour and leadership. In 2017 we are very proud that Discovery was the most improved Academy in the City, with results continuing to improve in 2018.

Arranging a visit to Discovery Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.

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