Teaching Assistant with TEFL/EAL

Job Title: Teaching Assistant with TEFL/EAL

Start date: To Be Agreed.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Contract: Fixed term until August 2025

Salary: NJC Grade 4 SCP 6 to 8 (actual salary £18,915.29 to £19,555.75)

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 a TEFL/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 visit the Consilium website using the link below:

https://www.consilium-at.com/the-trust/vacancies

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 11th November 2024

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.

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.

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.