Support Worker for Internal Alternative Provision
Ormiston Forge Academy, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6QU2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP pending pre-recruitment checks
Closing date
7 May 2024 at 1pm
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,557.26 - £20,213.55 Annually (Actual) Salary: £22,737 to £23,500 FTE (Grade 2 SCP 3-5) Approx £19,557.26 - £20,213.55 pro rata
Support Worker for Internal Alternative Provision job summary
Support Worker for Internal Alternative Provision
We are looking to recruit an experienced, ambitious, smart and motivated individual to carry out a key position within our internal alternative provision. The successful candidate will be a key member of staff dealing with some of our most numerable students within the Academy.
You must have a solid understanding of how to work effectively in a busy internal alternative provision.
See Job Description for further information.
Qualifications required
- To be considered for the post you must have achieved a minimum of GCSE Grade A to C (or equivalent) passes in maths and English.
- First aid training will need to be undertaken if an appropriate First Aid qualification is not already held.
Requirements
- Strong desire to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
- A relentless approach to giving parents and students the best service.
Personal qualities
- Enjoy working as part of a team but willingness to use initiative
- Flexible approach and ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Taylor, Senior Leader Inclusion, on 01384 566598 or email: sarah.taylor@oatforge.co.uk
How to apply:
Visit us online at www.oatcareers.co.uk where you can find further information and details on how to apply. Please note that CV’s are not accepted.
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 7th May 2024 at midday
Start date: ASAP pending pre-employment checks
Ormiston Forge 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. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
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
Our Privacy Notice is available on our website.
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
Using the application form
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
About Ormiston Forge Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1640 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ormiston Forge Academy website (opens in new tab)
Secondary Academy with Sixth Form provision. Part of Ormiston Academies Trust
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