Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 3 (Actual Salary £18,426)

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, Term Time only

Contract: Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Teaching Assistant to be part of the team at Redgate Primary Academy to support pupils with severe learning difficulties.

Redgate Primary Academy is a SEN school for pupils aged 3-11 years, whom have moderate/severe and complex learning difficulties, predominantly Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The academy provides a stimulating, challenging and safe learning environment where individuals are valued and nurtured.

Our ideal candidate will:  

• Believe that every child deserves a champion regardless of their learning disabilities     
• Believe in the importance of inspiring our children and making a difference to their lives    
• Go the extra mile to ensure they receive the very best outcomes, experience and holistic care     
• Work collaboratively and know that relationships are key within our community     
• Hold a relevant qualification and have experience of working with SEN    
• Live by our values of respect, care and empowerment. 

We know that our staff team are our greatest resource. Therefore, we invest heavily in them and we know that this has helped us to develop our stable, supportive and high performing teams.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• full support and induction

• a strong and caring ethos among staff and pupils

• excellent CPD opportunities  

• networking opportunities across Diverse Academies Trust 

• salary sacrifice schemes

We actively encourage enquiries about this role and academy. If you would like to discuss the role please contact Mrs Louise Maggio at lmaggio@yeomanpark-ac.org.uk

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 3 January 2023

Start date: February 2023

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.  

We empower. We respect. We care.