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Teaching Assistant

Newington Academy

Kingston upon Hull

  • Expired
Salary:
NCJ 12 - 19 £22,571 - £25,927 Actual Salary: £16,905.61 - £19,419.24
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
11 July 2022

Job overview

Teaching Assistant 

NCJ 12 - 19 £22,571 - £25,927 Actual Salary: £16,905.61 - £19,419.24

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year 

Newington Primary is a very special learning community. We are a 2 form entry primary based in Hull and proud to serve the communities of Central and West Hull. Over the last three years, significant investment in our building and commitment from our talented staff team has meant that attainment has risen and we are a ‘Outstanding’ school (Ofsted - December 2019)

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work in partnership with teaching and other educational support staff.  You will provide learning support for pupils, working with small groups of children as directed by teaching staff within a structured teaching situation or individually as required in accordance with academy policies and procedures.  

The successful candidate will be based in Key Stage 2 working with a range of children including children with SEN and children who are EAL, supporting their individual social, emotional and learning needs and ensuring access to learning opportunities at Newington Primary Academy. We are looking for somebody with commitment, energy and drive to join our team and work closely with staff to provide positive learning experiences for all our pupils.  

You will need to: 

  • Have a detailed understanding of the importance of positive behaviour management 
  • Complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. 
  • Encourage and support a child with Special Educational Needs in line with their support plan and the academy’s targets and curriculum. 
  • Be flexible and have experience across all primary ages. 
  • Be able to support in the delivery of high quality learning experiences for all pupils 
  • Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience 
  • Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils. 
  • Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written. 
  • Be willing to contribute to school life outside of the classroom

We, therefore, offer you an opportunity to join us and play a pivotal role in joining a team that will make a real impact on the outcomes of our pupils. If you are passionate, resilient and have a relentless drive to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

This is a fixed term contract for 1 year initially and is due to commence in September 2022 

Closing date:  Monday 11th July 2022 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s, apply today by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page.

AET is recruiting for Teacher Training placements.  Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aetschools.org/itt/ for further details.

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About Newington Academy

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  • Newington Academy
  • Dairycoates Avenue, Hull
  • East Riding of Yorkshire
  • HU3 5DD
  • United Kingdom
+44 1482 305630

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Newington Academy is an exciting, caring and fun place to be. We are extremely proud of our Victorian building that has now reached the grand old age of 143! Our numbers have grown dramatically in recent years and we now have 390 pupils on roll, ranging from 3 to 11 years. We are a two form intake, with a brand new modular building enabling us to increase our PAN to 60. We offer a huge range of curriculum enhancements and educational visits, extra curricular clubs and outdoor learning in our bespoke outdoor classroom within our ‘Newington Gardens’ outdoor area.

The area around the Academy is currently being regenerated so it is rapidly changing -  we are very excited about these changes!  Newington Academy is a thriving academy full of life and fantastic experiences that gives the Academy its unique atmosphere and place in the community.

We believe that each and every child should be inspired to find their remarkable. All learners experience an exceptional curriculum offer with excellent teaching and learning at its core. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our children and wider community and believe that our school is a truly exceptional place to learn.

We have immense pride in our school. Our pupils, parents and staff make it a very special place where creativity and excellence is celebrated and shared.

We have a passionate and enthusiastic staff team with a depth of expertise and knowledge. We offer an extensive range of CPD opportunities to ensure that our staff are continually developed and able to flourish and progress.

Visits are strongly encouraged. Please contact the Academy office on 01482 305630.

Please visit our website (www.newingtonacademy.org)

Joanne Leighton - Principal and Team Newington

Our Curriculum

To view our Learning Journey and our curriculum brought to life through Twitter -  please follow this link https://twitter.com/wearenewington

Ofsted

Ofsted rated our academy Outstanding in December 2029. The report describes our school as Academy a great school on the Humber estuary. Pupils love the school and enjoy their lessons. Staff truly believe that there is no limit to what pupils can achieve. (Ofsted 2019) Read our full report here 

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