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Teaching Assistant

The Fermain Academy, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JF

This job expired on 5 November 2021 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 November 2021 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 October 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
  • 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,340 - £18,360

Teaching Assistant job summary

The Fermain Academy is an Alternative Provision Free School that opened its doors on the 1st September 2015 and part of the YES Trust. We now require someone to join our team as a Teaching Assistant. We require an individual who is enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated, who would like to provide a key role in supporting our SEN Students.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar roll and will enjoy working with young people who have become disengaged with mainstream education, and exhibit behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. Relevant qualifications and training would be advantageous but are not essential.
Main duties will include:
• Supporting individuals to complete set tasks within the classroom.
• Promoting learning within the school environment.
• Leading small groups under direction of the teacher.
• Implementing behaviour strategies.
• Working in partnership with teachers and other TAs to provide a positive environment for learning.
• Community activities.
• Offering support to individuals about home life/ personal issues.

Commitment to safeguarding

Youth Engagement Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks.

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About The Fermain Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 13 to 16
• School size: 7 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Fermain Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: c.howarth@thefermainacademy.org
• Phone number: 01625 611001
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-fermain-academy (opens in new tab)

The Fermain Academy opened as a brand new Alternative Provision free school in September 2015 and underwent a £1.6m building project to extend and refurbish the entire building. With facilities to cater for up to 60 students aged 13-16 at any given time, the academy is a safe place of learning for those who, for whatever reason, have become disengaged from mainstream education.

Whatever the amount of time a student spends at The Fermain Academy they are guaranteed a structured and positive learning experience, and an outstanding dedicated team able to provide emotional support in a safe and supportive environment.

At The Fermain Academy we live by the following core principles, which run through everything we do.

We provide a supportive environment to allow all students to learn and develop in their own way to reach their full potential

We prepare students for reintegration into mainstream education, where it’s appropriate to do so

We improve each student’s behaviour and attitudes towards their peers and adults

We reinforce each student’s self-esteem, self-confidence and integrity.

Arranging a visit to The Fermain Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.howarth@thefermainacademy.org.

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