teaching assistant Birmingham, England
Job description
Saltley Academy
Belchers Lane
Bordesley Green
Birmingham
B9 5RX
Telephone number: 0121 803 2839
Email address: [email protected]
Required for September 2023
Are you looking for a new role where you are able to make a difference?
These posts comes at an exciting time within the development of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust. With the growth of the ASC Resource Base and SEND within the mainstream Saltley Academy is looking for experienced level 3 teaching assistants to support students with a SEND. You will join our friendly team, be enthusiastic, committed to raising standards, have high expectations and will work alongside a conscientious, hardworking, and welcoming team.
Saltley Academy recognises that each young person is an individual and is committed to ensuring that no student feels that they are at a disadvantage to their peers. The aim of the Resource Base is to equip each young person with skills and strategies to enable them to access, enjoy and succeed in school, allowing them to achieve their full potential in a mainstream education.
A Teaching Assistant who:
- will have a sound knowledge of child development, the curriculum and supporting children with special needs and English as an additional language
- has experience of working in a school environment and has experience of all key stages
- is a qualified Practitioner with qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 or prepared to work towards this
- has proven skills that will contribute to classroom practise
- is a reflective and flexible practitioner
- is committed to developing personalised learning
- will contribute to the development of the school and the Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust in raising standards
- will join the fantastic team at Saltley Academy with a smile and positivity
Saltley Academy is a 11-16 comprehensive school in the heart of multi-cultural Birmingham. We have recently been graded Good by Ofsted, and during the recent inspection one of our students described our school as “outstanding, resilient and loving”. The Academy is progressing fast in its mission to develop outstanding learners, ensure academic success and nurture happy citizens in a supportive and inspiring environment. Throughout the last four years the school has performed significantly above national average in Progress 8. The Academy was also recently awarded the UNICEF rights respecting School Gold Award.
The Academy is part of the Washwood Heath Multi-Academy Trust and shares its core values. Being a member of the Trust provides numerous professional development opportunities. As a member of the Trust, the Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We will offer you:
- an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment
- offer a whole range of professional development opportunities to further develop colleagues’ skills and paid opportunities via the apprenticeship levy
- are creative and innovative in our approach to all aspects of school life
- a supportive team both within Saltley Academy and across Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust
- incredibly enthusiastic, well behaved, and motivated children
- support and guidance from a highly effective leadership team
- a competitive salary and access to generous pension scheme
- a rights respecting school, gold award
- free on-site parking
- have a strong family ethos where individuals are respected and valued
- the opportunity to be part of a Trust that provides a full suite of benefits and rewards to support wellbeing including access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and contribution to glasses for DSE users
- generous terms and conditions such as annual leave and sick pay
NB CVs will not be accepted.
We value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We have an outstanding opportunity to work at Saltley Academy as a Teaching Assistant.
We promise to treat all candidates fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment, and selection process.
We are also “happy to talk flexible working” subject to the operational requirements of the role.
Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
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