Teaching Assistant

The Basildon Upper Academy, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL

Deadline is today

Job start date
3 June 2024
Closing date
20 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 April 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 4
Working pattern: Full time, part time: Working weeks: 39 weeks (Term Time) and Parent/Open evening as required. Working Hours: 37 hours per week (08:00-16:00 Mon-Thurs and 08:00 – 15:30 Fri). Part Time Hours Considered (minimum 25 hours over 5 days)
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Band 3 FTE £26,182 - £28,440. Actual starting salary £22,456 with performance-based yearly increments available

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a knowledgeable and committed Teaching Assistant who share the drive and passion necessary to ensure every student achieves their potential. The appointed candidates will begin their BA career at the Upper Academy supporting KS4 SEND students.

The successful candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with students and teachers on all levels. Previous work experience in a school or Academy is desired but not essential, however:

you must have 5 GCSE Grade C or above including English and Mathematics
be able to evidence the ability to work independently, using own initiative and be able to make decisions confidently
have strong experience of office procedures and administration including MS Office
have excellent interpersonal skills with clear and concise communication

What the school offers its staff

The academy prides itself on providing staff with the most appropriate and effective support to ensure that their professional development needs are fully met and that there is a high level of challenge in the opportunities they are offered. We have an excellent track record of providing promotion and responsibility opportunities to staff.

Further details about the role

We are two aspirational and ambitious Academies based in Essex, just 35 minutes from London. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our students aged 11-14 whilst the Upper Academy specialises in our 14-19 year cohorts. The Academies are approximately 1 mile apart.

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.