Teaching Assistant

Location

Bristol | United Kingdom

Job description

Location Abbeywood Community School Post : Teaching Assistant (SEMH Hub)Contract : Fixed term Contract until 31st August 2024 (with review at end of year)
Salary: Grade 10 (NJC 8-11), £24,702 - £25,979 pa (pro-rata: £19,809 to £20,834 pa) Hours: 34.5 per week (Mon to Fri)Abbeywood Community School are looking to appoint an adaptable, flexible and resourceful Teaching Assistant, to join our SEMH Hub team. Most of your hours will be completed in the hub with some hours worked as general TA.We are looking for a full time dynamic teaching assistants to work with a wide range of Teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning, to enable Students to achieve high standards and make appropriate progress. You will coach children on a 1:1 or group basis, support assessment and evidence learning, and work with Teachers to create learning resources. You would be willing to research and learn technologies that can be used in the classroom and Create opportunities for all learners to reach their potential.Our Philosophy as an Employer
Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities. We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy. We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise. We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care. Benefits
• Pension Scheme • Annual pay progression opportunities • Cycle to Work Scheme • Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates • Free onsite parking • Coaching/Counselling services • Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme • Thrive Mental Wellbeing App • Employee Assistance Programme Closing date: Wednesday 20th March 2024Date of Interviews: TBC The Olympus Academy Trust – Abbeywood Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage. We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust. We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one. Safeguarding Statement The Olympus Academy Trust - Abbeywood Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, volunteers and candidates for vacant posts are expected to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Where given permission to do so, references will be requested for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. Candidates attending an interview should expect the interview panel to explore issues relating to safeguarding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

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