Teaching Assistant - St Bede's (Scunthorpe)

Do you have experience working with young people aged 11-18?

Are you enthusiastic and ready to inspire students to achieve excellence?

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant on a permanent, full-time role on a term-time only basis, to join our supportive team. You will work 32.5 hours from Monday to Friday to be dedicated to nurturing students' potential and well-being. Your role will include providing flexible support across age groups, working 1:1, leading small groups, and assisting in the classroom. You will support children with a range of needs, from SEN to emotional and behavioural development.

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Secondary school and is located in Scunthorpe. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school.

Why St Bede’s?

At St Bede's, part of Our Lady of Our Lourdes Catholic Mult-Academy Trust, our mission is to "Love, Respect, and Serve one another as disciples of Jesus Christ." We’re a close-knit community with a long-standing commitment to high standards, a nurturing environment, and a culture that supports personal growth. Ourexceptional learning environment maintains the tradition of academic success, where over 94% of students go on to further education or training, along side our supportive community of passionate, talented team dedicated to providing the best for our students.

You Will:

• Be a caring, compassionate and collaborative individual committed to student well-being and success.
• Be committed to achieving excellent results.
• Support the Teachers to inspire, enthuse students to progress.
• Promote the well-being of our student’s providing guidance and support
• Opportunities to grow and contribute to the success of our students in a faith-centred community.
• A caring, inclusive environment where each student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
• Have the ability to adapt and provide tailored support to students with diverse needs.

Why work with us?

• Competitive salary: £17,225 - £17,803 per annum (OLOL Band 2).
• A welcoming and inclusive working atmosphere with wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Access to first-class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme, and development opportunities.
• Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Benefits Lifestyle Savings scheme including cycle-to-work and gym membership scheme
• A range of employee benefits, including well-being support, a cycle-to-work scheme, and lifestyle savings.

How to apply: Interested? We warmly invite you to visit our school for an informal chat. To arrange a visit, or for more information, contact the school office at (01724) 245151.

To apply, complete the online application form on our vacancies page: Vacancies - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Applications must be submitted by Friday 8th November 2024. We reserve the right to close or extend the vacancy depending on application numbers. CVs will not be accepted.

Please visit our school website at Home - St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy - Scunthorpe

Closing Date: Friday 8th November 2024 at 9:00 am

Interview Date: To be confirmed in November

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust. Everyone is welcome - those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith. We ask that you are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.

The Trust actively supports Apprenticeships, with many Teaching Assistants (TAs) enhancing their skills in SEND through these programs.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

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