Apprentice Teaching Assistant

We are transforming lives – do you want to join us?

We are seeking to appoint an apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic Learning Support department, and our forward-thinking, modern academy. We are looking to recruit someone with a child-centred approach and great people skills to support students effectively in order for them to fully participate in learning. You will be joining an experienced and exciting department, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students.

We are determined to provide the very best experience for our students and have a passion for student-centred learning which removes the barriers to learning whereever they exist. The successful candidate will work closely with students, both individually and as a group, and have effective communication skills to liaise closely and collaborate with staff throughout the Academy.

This is a full-time position, working 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only) on a fixed-term, 14-month contract basis.

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is an 11-16 mixed academy based in Atherstone with approximately 715 pupils on roll. Following our Ofsted inspection in June 2022, we retained our “Good” rating, a real testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and students.

Ofsted commented the pupils were “respectful of each other’s views and are exceptionally supportive. Pupils behave well. They are proud of their school and the improvements that have been made in recent years. Pupils enjoy school and know that leaders and staff have the highest expectations for them.” The Ofsted report is a fair reflection of the academy, and we continue to develop as we push from Good to Great.

In November 2016, as part of the Priority School Building Programme, we moved into brand new premises that have given us access to fantastic new facilities, which really set us apart in the locality.

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

As a proud Academy Transformation Trust academy, we are devoted to professional development and support which is second to none. Our trust is registered as Disability Confident and we welcome all applications. Our ATT Institute offers hundreds of training events and leadership accreditation qualifications to develop your talent to its full potential. As an academy we believe it is our role to develop your expertise to the full through supportive coaching in order to transform the lives of our students.

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of our students? Do you have what it takes to work with a determined leadership team and staff, which promote excellence, and consistently challenge you to improve? If so, you may well have the “Golden Thread” we are looking for, a shared vision which links all of our staff.

If you would like more information, or a tour of our school, please do not hesitate to contact either Alison Emery (HRA) or Neil Harding (Principal) on 01827 712477.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: Midday on 3rd December 2024.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if necessary.

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant must undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS with Barred List Check (child) and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023.

 We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are open to Flexible Working.