SEND Teaching Assistant
E-Act Venturers' Academy, Bristol, BS13 9AXThis job expired on 16 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
2 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,725.00 - £23,635.00
SEND Teaching Assistant job summary
Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Venturers’ Academy, Bristol
E-ACT Venturers’ Academy | Where everything’s possible
Venturers’ Academy is a stimulating, caring and orderly environment in which to learn and grow, where each individual has respect for themselves and for others. We expect the highest standards and work with our young people at Venturers’ Academy where everything’s possible.
Want to make a difference to young people?
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence? We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated teaching assistant join our academy, to support pupils with SEND and to ensure that every child succeeds.
Key responsibilities:
· Provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups of children, including these with special needs, to achieve defined progression targets in a child’s learning plan and in class plans.
· Follow guidance from the teaching staff in providing an effective learning environment as determined by the teacher to
· Developing the physical, emotional and educational development of children
· Supervising and encouraging safe behaviour of individual and groups
· Attend to the day to day needs of children, inside and outside the classroom including provision of personal, social, hygiene, welfare and behaviour support for students
Pay range: NJC,SP8-SP13 (FTE £24,702 to £26,873 per annum)
Qualifications and Skills:
o GCSE’s at Grade C or above in English and maths (or equivalent qualifications)
o CACHE Level 3 Award in
Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable)
o A proficiency in improving basic numeracy and literacy with specialist skills in literacy that will enable you to work with targeted individuals
o Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
o Commitment to the academy’s values, ethos and personal & professional development.
What are we about? Outstanding Teaching and Learning:
We strongly believe that outstanding teaching and learning are the keys to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our children. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education that nurtures the minds of our students.
Advocacy and inclusion:
At our academy, every child matters, regardless of their background. Your role will involve providing each child with a fantastic, inspiring, and inclusive education that recognises and celebrates their individuality.
People-First Culture:
We proudly celebrate the diversity of our academy and our community. Join us in co-constructing the essence of an extraordinary workplace and learning environment where both staff and students feel valued and included.
Collaborative Excellence:
Our exceptional staff collaborate across our 38 academies to share ideas and problem solve. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.
About E-ACT:
Join a trust that is going places!
Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people. We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing. Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim too pen doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment
that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.
Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.
Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.
Electric Car Scheme: Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute.
Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.
How to apply:
Simply follow the above link to apply for the role
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.
E-ACT 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.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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.
About E-Act Venturers' Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 240 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- E-Act Venturers' Academy website (opens in new tab)
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