Teaching Assistant
The Halley Academy
Greenwich
- New
- Salary:
- Actual salary £22,393 per annum (£26,367 full time equivalent)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 9 September 2024
Job overview
Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a highly successful comprehensive school that is committed to providing an outstanding education of excellence for all? Would you thrive when working with other committed and innovative members of staff? If so, Leigh Academy Halley is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, to join as soon as possible. The successful candidate will provide support both inside and outside of the classroom to develop students to become independent thinkers and learners.
This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate Learning Support Assistant to become part of a well-established, highly collaborative and successful inclusion team that works hard to ensure that students receive the highest quality education. We are proud to have been awarded a National Centre of Excellence accreditation from Challenge Partners for our SEND provision and outcomes. We provide a comprehensive array of academic and pastoral interventions to students with a wide range of learning needs. Our Designated Special Provision expanded in September 2024, and we are welcoming more students with Educational Health Care Plans into our mainstream provision in the Autumn.
We are open to receiving applications from prospective candidates who wish to work 35 hours per week, term time only. The start and finish times for this role are 8:15am - 3:45pm with a 30 minute lunch break.
We pride ourselves on having a diverse and dynamic staffing body of committed, creative and hardworking staff who enjoy coming to work as they benefit from:
- A calm, organised and professional environment;
- An Academy culture that is committed to the holistic development of children;
- A clear and consistent Behaviour Policy;
- A visible and approachable Leadership Team;
- A comprehensive weekly CPD Programme that supports staff in their academic and pastoral roles;
We’d like to hear from you if you would like to:
- Support, assist and supervise students during lessons and at lunchtimes
- Work with individuals or groups of students to address targets identified in their individual learning plans
- Promote and reinforce students’ self esteem, independence and participation within the Academy community
- Support students who may exhibit challenging behaviour, are disaffected, have learning difficulties and complex needs
- Participate in the planning process to advise teachers on strategies as necessary
- Assist in the delivery of intervention and support programmes
- Provide assistance as required in the development of learning resources
Do you know a great Teaching Assistant who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply.
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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About The Halley Academy
The Halley Academy is a dynamic academy and our curriculum delivers an education of excellence for all. It has been an International Baccalaureate World School since 2019 and students enjoy both the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at Key Stage 3 and the International Baccalaureate Career- related Programme at Key Stage 5. Our STEM provision develops critical thinking skills, creativity and innovation across the curriculum and we are in a privileged position to be registered to deliver the T Level programme at Key Stage 5 from 2023 in a brand new Engineering and Design Centre. As part of our Digital Strategy, each student has their own Chromebook which is used as a tool for learning and to prepare them to participate in the ever-evolving technological world.
We are a diverse community where everyone is valued, respected and trusted and where we all work together to achieve and celebrate success. Our students are at the centre of the academy community and thrive within a culture of high aspiration, with no cap on ambition, so that they gain the knowledge, qualification and skills to afford successful, fulfilling and happy adult lives.
Staff are reflective and committed practitioners who believe in collaboration and self-improvement. We have weekly ring-fenced time on Wednesday afternoons for our comprehensive CPD programme, tailored to the aspirations and interests of the individual, and have extensive expertise both within the Academy and across the Trust to support in its delivery.
The wellbeing of our students and staff lies at the heart of our work: we know that when our school community is happy and fulfilled, they achieve their best. Our dedicated staff are the most important factor in transforming lives and delivering the best outcomes for every student. The academy has a space dedicated to staff wellbeing and relaxation and offers a range of exercise and participation opportunities for our staff team.
Principal, Ben Russell
Vision
The Halley Academy is a place of opportunity where respect, resilience, integrity and collaboration matter. We are a caring community where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered to explore, experience and achieve.
We are proud, articulate, confident, independent learners equipped to take our place in wider society. As lifelong learners we develop our international mindedness and intercultural understanding. This is so that we are in a position to pursue our aspirations and interests as responsible members of a global society who respect and appreciate diversity.
Values
At The Halley Academy, our values are the cornerstone of everything we do.
Respect
We expect everyone to take responsibility for their learning and be lifelong learners.
Achievement
We aspire to achieve our full potential in everything we do.
Collaboration
We enrich the experiences of all through our local, national and international partnerships. We do this by working together to achieve excellence.
Integrity
We embrace the opportunities we are presented with to show our strong moral principles, the IB learner profile and our respect and acceptance for others.
Resilience
We empower all to develop a ‘can do’ attitude and have confidence in their ability to progress in the face of challenges.
To learn more about The Halley Academy, please click here https://thehalleyacademy.org.uk/
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