- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 14
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1014 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 14
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Basildon Lower Academy website (opens in new tab)
Teaching Assistant
More than one location, The Basildon AcademiesThis job expired on 15 July 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
15 July 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 3, 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 two knowledgeable and committed Teaching Assistants who share the drive and passion necessary to ensure every student achieves their potential. The appointed candidates will begin their BA career at Academy best suited to their skill set.
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 as well as teacher training opportunities to suitably qualified candidates.
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.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk
School Details
The Basildon Lower Academy
The Basildon Upper Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 900 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Basildon Upper Academy website (opens in new tab)
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