Teaching Assistant - Reading and Numeracy

Teaching Assistant – Reading and Numeracy

Salary:  Starting salary of £23,400 (FTE) plus benefits including: Local Government Pension, Health Care Cash Plan, Generous Staff Discount scheme, 3 extra inset days for planning, at least one late start or early finish per fortnight.

We are seeking to appoint a diligent and proactive individual for the position of Teaching Assistant at The Hyndburn Academy, with a particular focus on reading and numeracy.

We are looking for someone with:

·        strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in supporting young people. 

·        a child centred approach to learning.

·        excellent people skills to support students effectively in order for them to fully participate in their education.

·        experience of supporting students with SEND and/or complex learning needs would be advantageous

We will consider applicants from a range of educational backgrounds, what is more important is your belief that all young people have the ability to achieve the very best.

We will also consider applicants with limited experience but are willing to study for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice qualification.

Rewards and Benefits:

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support. 

More pay…

more time…

and more support

•      We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector.

•      Cash towards medical treatment.

•      Generous staff discount scheme.

•      Three extra INSET days for planning.

•      At least one personal day a year.

•      Great training for your career.

•      Exceptional curriculum resources.

•      Expert subject advice.

•      Support for your wellbeing.

Closing Date:    16th October 2024

United Learning

The Hyndburn Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.