SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Ormiston South Parade Academy, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 1TU

2 days remaining to apply

Start date details
TBC
Closing date
6 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £16,898.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 1, SCP 2

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Ormiston South Parade Academy is a vibrant learning community with highly committed staff striving to achieve the best outcomes for our pupils.

We are seeking an energetic, experienced and motivated SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support our Early Years pupils. Our SEND team is a forward thinking, vibrant group of people committed to helping our pupils achieve their very best. You will be required to support the children individually as well as work with the children within a whole class and group setting. The post will involve supporting the children’s learning, social and personal care needs. It is expected that the successful candidate will liaise with the parents, staff and outside agencies around the needs of the pupils.

The position will be term time only plus training days, 32.5 hours per week and the post is temporary with a view to end 31st August 2025, to be reviewed Summer Term 2025.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

If you believe you have the skills, energy and experience this post requires, we would be delighted to hear from you. To arrange an informal discussion about the post please contact Ruth Barber, Academy Business Manager on 01472 231659.

To apply for the position, please complete the application form linked above. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

For more information about our academy please visit our website www.osparade.co.uk and read our fantastic Ofsted report.

The post is covered by Part 7 of the immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Ormiston South Parade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

The Academy’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy https://osparade.co.uk/admin/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2024/09/Child-protection-and-safeguarding-from-1-September-2024.pdf

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.