Teaching Assistant
Millbay Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EGThis job expired on 11 January 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 February 2022
Closing date
11 January 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 November 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- Hours/Contract: Part-time, Term-time, Permanent Contract: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade C, £19,312 rising to a maximum of £20,092, per annum, pro-rata
Teaching Assistant job summary
The Role: We are looking to appoint an experienced and dedicated person to work with our educational support team under the guidance of teaching staff to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
The Person: This role involves responsibility for working from instructions whilst using own initiative when required, providing support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities, assisting the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom and with planning of learning activities and with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour and Personal Care programmes. We are looking for some of the following qualities and experience:
• NVQ2 Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or Teaching Assistant experience
• Willingness to complete DFE Teacher Assistant Induction Programme within 12 months of appointment.
• Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies.
• Numeracy and literacy skills to fulfil the role
• Effective written and oral communication skills required to liaise with pupils, other staff, parents and outside agencies and professionals.
• Keyboarding skills required to support the use of ICT in learning activities
• Knowledge of First Aid
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 Millbay Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 550 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Millbay Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@reachsouth.org
- Phone number
- 01752422955
School Background: Millbay Academy is an all-through school in Plymouth’s Coastal Quarter. This is a place where everyone is important and where every moment counts. Our values will underpin all that we do: we will provide a stimulating learning environment where children will feel safe, happy and consequently thrive.
Our vision is clear: challenging academic and personal goals will be set for every member of the Millbay Academy community, and we will provide the support and encouragement required to reach them. We will do whatever it takes.
At Millbay Academy we are passionate advocates of all-through education. Through this, we will be able to serve our community and families, ensuring an excellent educational experience with continuity and progression. All-through education offers many unique opportunities, including shared experiences, powerful role models and the in-depth knowledge of subject specialists. The Academy has a PAN of 1020.
Trust Background: Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 14 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Opportunities and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation at any stage of the recruitment process or in the terms and conditions offered to new employees, or promoted employees.
Please note that Reach South Academy Trust can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK, and who can provide the required documentation and where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.
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