Teaching Assistant - Science
The City Academy, Hackney
London
- £25,719 - £26,907 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale 4, points 7-10 (Inner London pay spine)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, 39 weeks term-time only
Salary: Actual salary £25,719 - £26,907 p.a.
(Scale 4, points 7-10 Inner London pay spine)
· Do you have a passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs?
· Are you inspired to help young people overcome personal challenges and achieve in education?
· Are you considering a career in teaching?
· Does working term-time only fit your lifestyle and family needs?
The City Academy Hackney is looking to make further appointments to our committed team of Teaching Assistants within the Faculty of Learning, where our SEND First approach ensures inclusive education for all.
For this position, you must have a keen interest in Science, including either Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
The role involves working under the direction of faculty staff and teachers to support students’ access to the curriculum. Working in class as well as in group or individual situations, you will build a professional and supportive relationship with students, promoting their confidence and self-esteem. You will use your skills to motivate and encourage learning and manage challenging behaviour. It is an exciting and demanding job, but one that offers big rewards.
In addition to your subject specialism, key requirements are:
· a passion for supporting SEND including emotional, social and mental health needs and second language learners
· the ability to build positive relationships with young people
· an ability to adhere to the school behaviour policy
· a sensitive, caring and patient approach
· the ability to work collaboratively within a team
· a firm commitment to ensuring that regardless of gender, ethnicity or religion students achieve to the best of their ability.
Familiarity with special educational needs, neuro-diversity or disability, either personally or through someone close to you, would also be a real advantage.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will join a large, well-established department with excellent resources that works together to support the progress of all students, and particularly learners with SEND. We aim to ensure that every pupil attains their full potential and becomes a resilient, confident and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society.
As a school, The City Academy Hackney recognises that our staff are our most valuable resource and vital to our success. We put lots of time and energy into developing a positive culture that helps us create exceptional results. You will work alongside skilled professionals and we support you all the way with our high quality training and opportunities for career progression, including support to embark on a pathway to teaching, if this is your goal.
There will be the option to be involved in additional studies and tutoring on weekends that provides extra paid hours. Our benefits include a contributory pension scheme, free access to gym facilities, employee assistance programme and flexible working opportunities.
About COLAT
The City Academy Hackney is part of the City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) which currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre, all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising and entrepreneurial ethos. We are committed to providing training and development for all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.
How to apply
A term-time only Teaching Assistant role would ideally suit recent graduates or second career seekers. It would also appeal to parents looking for a flexible return to work. If you are interested in the possibilities this position offer and believe you can contribute to our future success, we would love to hear from you. Further information is available in our application pack. Please read the job description carefully and use the person specification included to assist you in writing your personal supporting statement.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 15th April, 2024 at 12pm
Interviews are planned for the week commencing: Monday 15th April, 2024
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
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About The City Academy, Hackney
I am delighted to invite you to consider one of the posts we have on offer at The City Academy, Hackney. I am confident that you will be impressed with the academic standards, behaviour and ethos we have established. We have created a high-quality Academy with the highest levels of achievement and self-discipline, and a broad, dynamic curriculum designed to help students achieve the highest personal and academic standards. We believe excellence is achieved through three key ingredients: clear structures, high expectations and strong relationships. Our outstanding curriculum is built around 'The City Experience' which places equal value on academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal development.
We pride ourselves on being a school which offers young people a warm and supportive environment, enabling them to meet our very high expectations. Our inspirational staff are skilled and committed and we are generously supported by The City of London Academies Trust. As a result of this, our students make exceptional progress.
We expect students to work hard and to show dedication and commitment to the Academy's rules. There are clear boundaries about the responsibilities of students both in terms of their conduct, and their self-respect and respect for others. In return, The Academy provides them with an excellent education both in terms of examination success and personal development helping them develop all the skills and values they will need to be successful in later life.
We are looking for staff who are committed to working with students of all abilities, who constantly seek to learn and improve and who are ambitious for themselves as well as for their students. We expect hard work, skill and dedication, and in return will provide a supportive, flexible working environment, first class training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
There is a far reaching commitment to ensuring that all of our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes. There is also a clear imperative, driven by Senior staff, to minimise bureaucracy and maximise impact, which to date has been hugely welcomed by staff and produced outstanding results for our students.
The City Academy is a very special place to work. If you think you want to join us in creating an exceptional Academy which transforms the opportunities for the community we serve then I would love to hear from you.
Anna Sarchet
Principal, The City Academy Hackney
The City Academy, Hackney is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for this post. CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form.
For further information about safer recruitment and pre-appointment checks, please refer to the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance provided by the Department for Education.
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