13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    24 September 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday 830 to 4.30

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year to 31 August 2025

Full-time equivalent salary

27306 (Pro rata £23,356)

Pay scale

Scale 1/2 point 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment.

The Key Worker will:

  • Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
  • Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
  • Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
  • Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
    • Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
    • Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
    • Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
    • Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
    • Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
    • Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
    • Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
    • Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
    Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher

What the school offers its staff

King’s Cross Academy is a happy and friendly school where the children are safe, love learning, behave well and succeed, within a supportive, creative and exciting environment. We have and recruit qualified, inspirational and enthusiastic teachers and support staff who share this vision, to help children to develop their confidence, capacity, resilience and other learning skills.

Our motto, ‘Love Learning Together’, embraces our pupils, parents and teachers and our partnership working with incredible neighbours. Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children (with whom we will share our building), Central Saint Martins, Waitrose, Google UK, Camley Street Natural Park, Eurostar, the Guardian and the Francis Crick Institute are all on our doorstep, offering opportunities to broaden children’s experiences and raise their achievements and aspirations.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Kings Cross Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
373 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11

King’s Cross Academy is seeking to recruit outstanding class teachers, with a track record of excellent teaching in all subjects. These positions can be placed in either KS1 or KS2. We are seeking enthusiastic and reflective candidates who is keen to work within a supportive, creative and committed learning environment. The successful candidates will participate fully in the forward-thinking and ambitious life of KCA, taking responsibility for the education and wellbeing of all pupils within their classes.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers.

Arranging a visit to Kings Cross Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bm@kingscrossacademy.org.uk.

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