Level 2 Teaching Assistant
City of London Academy Islington
Islington
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,546 - £23,610 (full time equivalent) £18,594.20 - £20,375.43 (part time actual, 39 term time weeks only)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2018
- Apply by:
- 26 February 2018
Job overview
Are you a skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant seeking a new challenge?
About Us
Already the country’s best performing Trust for the new Progress 8 measure at key stage 4, the City of London Academies Trust is driven by ambition: to deliver world-class results as we combine the heritage and tradition of the City of London with creativity and innovation. We have a proven track record of school improvement, offering students an exciting curriculum and opportunities to perform, showcase their talents and experience the world of work outside of the classroom.
We can offer you:
· Students who are eager to learn, well behaved and very proud of their school;
· Exceptional focus on continuous professional development
· A culture of high expectations for students and staff
· An appetite for creativity and continuous improvement
· A dedicated, caring and experienced staff team
· A supportive and committed Governing Body
From you, we need:
We believe exceptional teaching assistants play a crucial role in the delivery of teaching and learning in our Academy and student attainment.
We believe that support team members within our school should be supported too, with all the opportunities needed to develop and achieve their goals.
This is an exciting time in the school’s journey to sustain and develop further as an excellent provider of high-quality education.
We are looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable teaching assistant who wants to work in a role where there is ample opportunity to apply their learning and development support expertise and skills within a secondary school environment.
With at least 2 years’ experience in a broadly comparable learning support role, preferably within a secondary school environment, you will, ideally, also have a Level 2 award in Support Work in schools.
You will be working within a team whose mission it is to sustain and further develop excellence in everything we do.
How to Apply:
If you would like to make an application, please visit http://www.colai.org.uk/Available-Opportunities to download a job pack and application form. Completed forms should be emailed to Debbie Reynolds, HR Director, by email at reynoldsdebbie@cityacademyislington.org.uk .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS, prohibition from teaching and medical checks.
Closing date: 9am Monday 26th February 2018
Interviews: w/c 5th or 12th March 2018
City of London Academy Islington, Prebend Street, Islington, London, N1 8PQ.
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About City of London Academy Islington
City of London Academy Islington is a dynamic and ambitious school that serves a truly diverse student body in the heart of Islington, minutes away from Essex Road, Upper Street and Angel. As a mixed, non-selective, and non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, we focus on delivering an exceptional education aimed at improving the life chances of our students.
The Academy's mission centres around academic excellence, underpinned by our core values of respect, responsibility, and integrity. Alongside a strong academic foundation, we have a comprehensive character curriculum and tutor programme, and also offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including clubs, trips, and visits. This reflects our commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience to all our students.
Adopting a "warm-strict" approach, routines and systems are in place to support excellent behaviour, built on high expectations for all students. The Academy is dedicated to developing staff, offering a comprehensive continuing professional development (CPD) programme, and the support of an experienced Senior Leadership Team that seeks to maximise staff impact while reducing any unnecessary administrative burden. City of London Academy Islington is part of the City of London Academies Trust, which presents a wealth of opportunities for career progression.
We are actively seeking dedicated and inspirational staff members who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, regardless of their background or circumstances.
If this sounds like the environment where you want to take the next step in your career, we welcome your application for a position with us.
Laurie Glees
Principal
Ofsted
In 2019, Ofsted awarded the Academy an outstanding rating, noting that “the school has been transformed into an exciting environment where pupils and staff thrive. Outcomes are outstanding and pupils’ progress is exceptional. This is a school where ‘no child is left behind.”
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