Teaching Assistant
Birches Head Academy
ST2 8DD
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 4 scp 4-7
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 November 2024
Job overview
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Required to start as soon as possible.
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only Plus Inset Days
Grade 4 (SCP 4 - SCP7); equating to £19,071 - £20,044 per annum)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, pupil-centered Teaching Assistant, to work supporting students with special educational needs.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential: we are looking for candidates who wish to work with young people and make a difference. This would also be an excellent opportunity for a graduate thinking of entering the teaching profession.
The successful candidate should hold Level 2 Literacy / Numeracy / ICT or equivalent.
Our SEND Department at Birches Head Academy is going from strength to strength, working within a person centered and solution-focused framework. We are excited as we move forward to support our young people in removing barriers to learning and celebrating all success as children in our community “Aspire to Be More” and fulfil their true potential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to champion our Academy’s development, by joining us on our journey and helping to ensure our students receive a world- class education.
We are a part of the Frank Field Education Trust and work collaboratively with others in our FFET family, allowing our students and staff many opportunities to develop themselves. This is embodied in the FFET vision: ‘Social Justice through Excellence in Education’ and in the Academy’s vision to provide world class education to all our students.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.
Closing date for applications: Monday 4 November at 8am
Interviews to be held: To be confirmed
For further information, including a job description, person specification and application form, please visit: https://www.ffet.co.uk/join-our-team
Completed application forms should be emailed to jbracegirdle@bircheshead.org.uk
Birches Head Academy requires an application form to be completed in order to be considered for this role. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.
Birches Head Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. References will be requested prior to interview.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.
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About Birches Head Academy
- Birches Head Academy
- Birches Head Road, Stoke-on-Trent
- Staffordshire
- ST2 8DD
- United Kingdom
Birches Head Academy has recently become part of the Frank Field Education Trust and we work collaboratively with others in our FFET family, allowing our students and staff many opportunities to develop. This is embodied in the FFET vision: ‘Social Justice through Excellence in Education’ and in the Academy motto: ‘Aspire to be More’.
Our vision is to provide:
- An exceptional academic education to all children (Intellectual Capital)
- A values led approach to education for every child (Cultural Capital)
- The right environment for every child to flourish by building learning communities in partnership with parents and carers (Social Capital)
Achieving these commitments will ensure that, when pupils leave the Academy, they are ready for the next step in their journey; leaving with the necessary skills and knowledge, and the desire to serve others, to become the next generation of leaders.
Our determination to do this, in its fullest sense, resonates with our Academy motto inspired by the words of Oscar Romero “Aspire to be More”. We have very high aspirations for the young people at Birches Head Academy.
We believe strongly in the power of high expectations. We understand that each student has their own potential, which we are determined to help fulfil through academic study and wider enrichment. All students will take part in exciting learning, both inside and outside the classroom, so they can make rapid and sustained progress.
Students at Birches Head Academy benefit from modern learning spaces designed to help them succeed. Classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to enable all students to meet the demands of the curriculum.
The curriculum at Birches Head prepares students for the challenges ahead. We strive to provide excellent teaching and expect the highest standards of behaviour at all times. Students are encouraged to become independent learners through a positive culture where hard work, motivation and resilience are valued and rewarded. We encourage students to reflect on their learning, and to overcome barriers by developing their problem-solving skills and ability to work with others. Our students are encouraged to question, discuss and review their learning through a variety of teaching styles to suit their different interests and ways of learning.
Our students are set aspirational targets, which challenge them to maximise their potential. Rigorous and regular monitoring of students’ progress assists in meeting these challenges and keeps parents engaged in the all-important combination of home and school support.
If you feel you can make a contribution to this important enterprise and help our children to be the best that they can be, then I look forward to receiving your application.
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