Teaching Assistant Fixed Term
Ormiston Herman Academy, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7JLThis job expired on 1 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 October 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
- £16,517.00 - £17,072.00 Annually (Actual) Actual starting salary based on FTE salary of £22,737
Teaching Assistant Fixed Term job summary
Come and be part of our brilliant support staff community!
We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team of support staff who are dedicated to providing the best possible opportunities to our students. In liaison with the class teacher, you will work with students to target identified learning needs. You will also provide practical support in the classroom to students who have recognised learning needs, supporting them to achieve their potential. In addition, you will work with subject teachers to ensure lesson materials are used effectively in order for students to make the expected progress towards their target levels.
Working for 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year this is a fixed term/temporary contract until 31st August 2025 initially.
About us:
Here at Ormiston Herman Academy, we expect the best from our staff, and in return we offer a fantastic place to work and the chance to make a difference. We work hard to ensure all our colleagues have access to staff development and the opportunity to shape the future of the academy.
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. OAT is one of the largest and longest standing trusts in the school system and is guided by our founder, Peter Murray’s belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive.
OAT schools are located across a diverse range of communities, each with its own unique character, strengths and challenges. Joining the OAT family means embracing a community that values collaboration, professional growth, and the pursuit of excellence.
About you:
You will have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every pupil and be able to relate to young people and adults within the learning environment and be versatile, resilient and able to adapt your practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages.
Your application should include a section explaining your interest in this post and why your qualifications, professional experience and knowledge, professional expertise and personal attributes are relevant to this appointment.
If you have the skills we are looking for and want to join our friendly and supportive team, please apply before the closing date of 1 November. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
Ormiston Herman 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
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 Ormiston Herman Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 389 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ormiston Herman Academy website (opens in new tab)
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