Student Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant)
Biddick Academy, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8ALThis job expired on 4 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 October 2021 at 9am
Date listed
13 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hrs over 5 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,698 FTE pro rata 32.5hrs 39 weeks Term Time Only
Student Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant) job summary
Student Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant)
2 posts
Required for October / November 2021
£19,698 pro rata to TTO 39 weeks and 32.5 hours
Biddick Academy is a thriving, oversubscribed secondary school conveniently located 10 minutes’ drive from Newcastle and Durham. We are passionate about education and believe that all students can and should achieve their full potential. Our extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities motivates students to aim high. The Academy enjoys an excellent reputation within the local community. We continually strive to inspire learning, unlock potential and achieve success for every student.
Teaching and learning at Biddick Academy is supported by a committed and dedicated Pastoral and Student Support Team who make a significant contribution to maintaining a positive environment for learning.
We are seeking to appoint a Student Support Assistant to work within our new Support 21 Faculty within the Academy. Please see the application pack for more information on Support 21. The successful candidate will have:
GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
Experience of working with students who have complex physical needs, including their welfare needs and/or a willingness to undertake any relevant training
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to use ICT packages such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
We actively welcome socially distanced visits and would be delighted to show you around our Academy so that you can fully appreciate the excellent learning environment and facilities.
Please contact Mrs Vivienne Stonebridge, HR Manager at stonebridge.v@biddickacademy.com or 0191 5111600, ext 5013 to arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion regarding the role.
To apply, please complete an application form and return to Mrs V Stonebridge at the email address above.
Biddick Academy is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect that all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks.
Closing date for application: Monday 4 October 2021 at 9am
Interviews: Friday 15 October 2021
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.
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About Biddick Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Biddick Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- stonebridge.v@biddickacademy.com
- Phone number
- 01915111600
Biddick Academy is a thriving, oversubscribed secondary school conveniently located 10 minutes' drive from Newcastle and Durham. We are passionate about education and believe that all students can and should achieve their full potential.
Arranging a visit to Biddick Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stonebridge.v@biddickacademy.com.
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