Teaching Assistant with TEFL/EAL
Thornhill Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA
This job expired on 9 June 2022 – see similar jobs
Expected start date
1 September 2022
Application deadline
9 June 2022 at 9:00am
Date listed
20 May 2022
Job details
Job role
Working pattern
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- 36 hours per week, term time + 5 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Salary
- Grade 4 (NJC scale points 6 – 8) actual salary £17,884 - £18,606
Teaching Assistant with TEFL/EAL job summary
Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support? This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team of staff at Thornhill Academy, part of Consilium Academies who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.
We are seeking to appoint a talented and committed individual to join our Learning Support Department here at Thornhill Academy. The role of the Teaching Assistant will be to work under the instruction/guidance of a teacher to provide work, care and support programmes to pupils.
The successful candidate should be supportive of the ethos and values of the school and have the ability to encourage and motivate our students.
We are looking for someone with a sense of humour, who understands the importance of developing a positive culture in our organisation and has high expectations of their pupils. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who also has an TELF/EAL qualification to support our students who have English as their second language. The successful candidates will present the best possible example of professional standards to colleagues.
To apply please download and complete the attached application form. Please note we do not accept CV’s. We ask that all completed application forms are sent to David Gilboy Dodds at David.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
The closing date for applications is at 9am on 9th June 2022
Interviews will take place on week beginning 13th June 2022
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
Please note: If you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback on individual applications. Applications received after the closing time stated will not be considered.
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About Thornhill Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 591 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Thornhill Academy website (opens in a new tab)
- Contact email
- david.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com
Thornhill Academy is an 11 to 16 secondary academy, with 574 students and occupies a large site in close proximity to Sunderland City Centre. Thornhill offers students and staff rewarding and deeply engaging experiences, and supports them on their journey to become inspirational and reflective practitioners, improving life for all in our community.
At Thornhill we take pride in developing each individual pupil to achieve their potential and make a positive contribution to society. We provide a safe, happy and nurturing environment in which we challenge all to strive for personal accomplishment.
Our Aims are to create an environment in which all take responsibility for their actions, behaviour and learning; relishing challenges and learning from failures. We want to create a safe, supportive and happy working environment in which diversity is celebrated and pupils and staff thrive.
Thornhill Academy is a fantastic school and I believe it is our job to develop a lifelong passion for learning through high quality teaching which fosters curiosity and promotes independence. We are committed to recognising and developing the whole child: physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually, creating active and responsible citizens who lead a successful and fulfilling life.
Our young people tell us they are very happy here and we work closely with parents and carers to ensure a successful experience for all.
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