Teaching Assistants - Rotherham, United Kingdom - Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Description
Job descriptionDiscovery Academy
Part of Nexus Academy Trust
Park Grange Road
Norfolk Park
Sheffield
S2 3QF
Status:
Permanent, Part Time
Hours:36 hours per week, Term Time only
Salary:
Band E £22,369 - £24,054 FTE equates to £18,834 - £20,253 pro rata
Band D £21,575 - £21,968 FTE equates to £18,166 - £18,496 pro rata
Start date**:
September 2023
Closing date:
Midnight Sunday 4
th June 2023**
Short Listing: Monday 5
th June 2023**
Interview date: Monday 12
th and Tuesday 13
th June 2023**
Are you ready for your next challenge? Can you teach and deliver creatively? Are you passionate about making a real difference to pupils with SEND? Are you nurturing, inclusive, empowering, caring, passionate, enriching, encouraging, child-centered and family focused? Are you ready to inspire the next generation of young minds? Are you a relentless children's champion? Take a leap and become part of the Discovery Team of Dreamers, Believers and Achievers.
***Discovery Academy is a brand-new school for children and young people with SEND located on the Norfolk Park Estate in Sheffield. The Academy is run by the award-winning Nexus Multi Academy Trust.
We believe that inspiring young people with their learning is about giving them a sense of belief that they will achieve their potential.
Be a part of a house system that gives children and staff a sense of belonging and is dedicated to its values by developing staff to become even greater.
Our Opportunity
We are looking to appoint highly professional and efficient Teaching Assistants.
You will need to demonstrate that you:
- Have GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics or English or equivalent qualification
- Have experience of supporting children with special educational needs and challenging behaviour
- Have the skills to place pupil learning at the centre of all your practice.
- Have the ability to make sound judgements on attainment & progress of students, assess and celebrate in their success.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to enthuse and motivate others
- Have experience of delivering a diverse package of learning & pastoral support to pupils.
- Have the ability to set appropriate and challenging targets for yourself and others
- Have the ability to make and take decisions both individually and as part of a team.
- Have the ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other TA's, teachers and the team.
- Have the commitment to partnership between staff, parents and students
- Are committed to supporting the aims of the academy
About the Trust
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is an award-winning Trust, founded in 2016 with a large network of academies across South Yorkshire.
The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly "Learning together, to be the best we can be." This vision drives our commitment to making our Trust a great place to be, work, and learn.
We are forward thinking and innovative with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day to day practice. Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus on our website Nexus Multi Academy Trust | Special Schools Across Yorkshire )What you can expect
***- An exciting opportunity to join a brand-new school with strong partnerships to the academy schools' network and other local schools and organisations
- A high priority to your own learning, including access to tailored CPD and coaching
- Leading employment benefits including access to pension scheme and employee assistance programmes
- Opportunities to grow your career and for professional development as we encourage collaboration between our academies
- An opportunity to join a team of dedicated and hardworking professionals who put our pupils at the centre of everything they do and are constantly striving to improve their knowledge, skills and practice
How to Apply
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Further information
***If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role please contact Amy Woodcock on
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
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