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Teaching Assistant

Newmarket Academy, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0EB

This job expired on 27 November 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 November 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours Per Week 39 Weeks Per Year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 3 Point 3-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Possess good English and maths skills (GCSE C or equivalent),
• Be determined to make a positive contribution towards the learning experience of our students
• Have high expectations of all our students as well as a commitment to raising standards and promoting progress
• Be flexible and open to change in order to meet the needs of our students, the needs of the SEND department and those of the Academy
• Be pro-active, and willing to use your own initiative, as appropriate
• Possess good interpersonal, organisational, communication and administrative skills
• Take a professional approach in your dealings with students, staff, parents/carers and external agencies
• Have the ability to remain calm and confident when under pressure
• Be a team-player, open to advice, feedback and guidance from colleagues
• Be able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Have an interest in special needs and education and be willing to undertake further professional training and development

What the school offers its staff

Newmarket Academy is part of Unity Schools Partnership a forward-thinking academy trust of 30 schools. We value our people and we have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice. Unity Schools Partnership celebrates both professional development and career progression. The Teaching school which is part of Unity will support the successful candidate in this post and their future career. The role may vary according to the needs of our students throughout the year and may involve supporting them in classes, small groups or on a one-to-one basis. The successful candidate will also be required to provide an element of administrative support for the SEND department as part of the role; therefore, good ICT skills and previous experience in an administration position are desirable.

• Support any CPD required to be able to fulfil the role
• Newly refurbished learning spaces with state of the art interactive white boards and sound systems.
• A supportive and friendly working environment with well established “well-being” programmes.
• An excellent programme of induction into the Academy with supportive and dynamic staff.
• Well-being day each Academic year. Prospective candidates are invited to visit the Academy and meet the team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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About Newmarket Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 831 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Newmarket Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: Victoria.horne@newmarketacademy.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newmarket-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Newmarket Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Victoria.horne@newmarketacademy.co.uk.

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