Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Lead Teaching Assistant                          

Be part of an exciting and creative school in Nuneaton for children and young people with autism and/or social, emotional and mental health needs

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Nuneaton

Hours of Work: 38 hrs per week

Mon 8:15 am-4:45 pm, Tues, Weds and Thurs 8:15 am4:30 pm, Fri 8:15 to 3.30 pm

Salary: C24 £26,228.16 – D28 £29,158.39 (FTE)

Actual Salary: C22 £22,157.35 – D28 £24,632.78

Allowances: Special School Allowance £750.00 per academic year

Weeks Worked: 39 weeks - Term Time only

Closing Date:   Wed 2nd October    

Interview Date:  To be confirmed

Start Date: ASAP

About Us

We are an established Academy placing our young people and their families at the centre of everything we do.  We want all pupils to achieve their full potential and develop in a way that makes sense to them.

Our Lead Teaching Assistants

Our lead teaching assistants come from various backgrounds, for example, care homes, mainstream education and healthcare settings. ASC, SEMH or AP experience may be an advantage but is not essential. Our only requirement is Level 2 English and Maths.

The role will require you to:

·       care passionately about each child as an individual

·       observe and listen

·       be non-judgemental and unconditionally accepting

·       develop a positive culture around learning

·       deliver high standards of care and support

·       apply and develop strategies for raising achievement

·       support students to make the most of their talents and abilities

·       lead on positive behaviour support in your

·       confidently work with children of any age or ability

·       respond to advice

·       commit to further professional development

You will be responsible for:

·       managing classes of around nine students

·       leading teaching assistants

·       organising the classroom

·       maintaining regular contact with parents and carers

·       organising trips and visits for your class

·        monitoring and reviewing short-term targets

·        covering lessons in the absence of a teacher

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and support.

Benefits – Our people are the heart of our success

·       A competitive salary  

·       Discretionary Special School Allowance £750 per annum (pro rata role dependent) 

·       Excellent local government pension scheme 

·       Family Friendly policies 

·       Wellbeing, Bereavement and Menopause policies 

·       Enhanced Sick Pay 

·       Wellbeing initiatives in your setting 

·       Full induction 

·       Training and development and the support of a trained line manager and dedicated senior leaders 

·       Access to further professional development  

·       Cycle to Work Scheme 

·       Annual MAT Life Day to take for that special occasion 

·       Annual Flu Jabs 

·       Free eye tests through Specsavers 

·       An Employee Assistance Programme to Support your health and wellbeing an access to various perks including discounts Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and many more 

·       Death in Service 

·       Long Service Recognition 

·       Recommend a Friend Scheme - £100 Voucher 

·       Trained Mental Health First Aiders 

·       Enhanced DBS Certificate (Paid for by MacIntyre Academies) 

·       Self service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information 

·       We have an active employee engagement programme which includes Termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, an annual Employee Big Thank you Day, Annual CPD Trust wide conference. 

·       Access to Blue Light Card/ Discounts for Teachers which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for social care staff/ Teachers and support staff  

MacIntyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references. This post includes engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: DBS filtering guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Referees will be asked to assess the suitability of candidates to work with vulnerable adults, children or young people and will be verbally verified. Individual Safeguarding Policies for our Academies can be found on our website under ‘Essential Information’ and candidates will be asked about this as part of the recruitment process.