Teaching Assistant - Level 2
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5HS2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,666.00 - £21,322.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 2, SCP 3 - 5 (£24,027 - £24,790 FTE) 37 hrs per week, term time only (39 weeks)
Teaching Assistant - Level 2 job summary
If you are someone who is passionate about their job, enjoys working with young people and is determined to make a real difference to the children, then this could be the role for you.
OIEA is an inclusive Academy, and we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced person to work with pupils who have special educational needs such as, cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health needs, communication and interaction challenges or physical and sensory needs and lower literacy ability. We have a range of pupils that require additional support and interventions in order for them to achieve both emotionally and academically. The post holder will be required to liaise with Support Centre Manager, SENCO, Pastoral and Teaching Staff, attend meetings and work with specialist outside agencies in order to support the pupils successfully.
We welcome applicants with qualifications relating to Behaviour Support, Emotional Literacy or with experience of working with pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
We are seeking to employ staff who have a thirst to develop young people and build teams committed to academic and personal development success. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in influencing positive learning and life outcomes for our students.
This is an exciting time to be joining our Academy. Our Academy has been rated good across all areas by Ofsted (2024), and we believe our Academy is a vibrant and friendly place to work, with 985 students currently on roll 11-16 yrs. We are pleased to announce that we have again recruited to full capacity in Year 7, with regular in-year enquiries to join our academy. We offer excellent CPD opportunities for staff at all levels.
We offer a competitive package of benefits for our staff including:
- A network of exceptional support staff, teachers, middle and senior leaders
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to achieve career development through excellent CPD opportunities (at a trust and school level)
- Vivup – lifestyle saving, cycle to work scheme, car salary sacrifice scheme, and employee assistance programme
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust. Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please email k.meaking@oiea.co.uk who will facilitate.
In order to apply, please submit an application form via the link above. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 24th February 2025
Interviews to be held as soon as possible after the closing date
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise 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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 975 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
This is an exciting time to be joining our Academy. Our latest building houses the English, science and mathematics departments in state-of-the-art facilities. Our Academy is a vibrant and friendly place to teach, with 980 students currently on roll between 11-16 yrs.
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