Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Nuneaton

Hours of Work: 35hrs per week as Fixed term contract

Mon 8:15am-4:45pm, Tues 8:30am-4:30pm & Weds to Fri 8:30 to 3:30pm

Reference: 00000000228

Salary: B18 £22,667.60 – B21 £22,997.15

Actual Salary: B18 £17,857.84 – B21 £18,117.46

Allowances: £750.00 per annum Special School Allowance

Weeks Worked: 39 weeks - Term Time only

Closing Date: 8th May 2024 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: 3rd June 2024

Be part of an exciting and creative school in Nuneaton for children and young people with autism and/or social, emotional and mental health needs.,

About Us

In September 2015, MacIntyre Academies Trust opened a new Academy in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, catering for children and young people aged between 9 years (Year 5) and 19 years with an autism diagnosis and/or an underlying condition that has enabled them to receive an education health and care plan (EHCP) for autistic spectrum condition (ASC) or social emotional mental health (SEMH). MacIntyre Academies is sponsored by MacIntyre Charity, which over the last 50 years, has developed a strong reputation nationally, as a high quality, person centred organisation.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting the teaching and learning in a class of around 9 students, working alongside a class teacher, HLTA and on occasions another TA. If you have ASC, SEMH or AP (alternative provision) experience that will be an advantage but is not required. Our current TAs come from a range of experiences; for example, parent, care homes, primary, secondary and special schools. You will care passionately about each child as an individual, be able to observe and listen and then respond to advice. You will be able to implement strategies for raising achievement across the curriculum and be committed to your further professional development. You will be non-judgemental, resilient and unconditionally accepting. You will be confident and happy to work with children of any age or ability. All our children are currently verbal, able bodied and literate. They need support to make the most of their talents and abilities. Discovery Academy is well staffed and committed to the professional development of all; roles can be tailored to allow strengths to be shown as well as areas for development or professional interest to be experienced and understood.

MacIntyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references. This post includes engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: DBS filtering guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Referees will be asked to assess suitability of candidates to work with vulnerable adults, children or young people and will be verbally verified. Individual Safeguarding Policies for our Academies can be found on our website under ‘Essential Information’ and candidates will be asked about this as part of the recruitment process.

Benefits

In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, plus a MAT Life Day (one additional day a year for you to take off) and the teacher pension scheme. We have an enhanced Sick Pay policy. We have an excellent Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing as well as an annual flu jab, full induction, training and career opportunities. This is on top of termly You Are Awesome awards, an annual Big Thank you day and whole trust CPD.

*Salaries are based on full-time equivalent (FTE) per annum and are dependent upon experience

MacIntyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references. This post includes engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: DBS filtering guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Referees will be asked to assess the suitability of candidates to work with vulnerable adults, children or young people and will be verbally verified. Individual Safeguarding Policies for our Academies can be found on our website under ‘Essential Information’ and candidates will be asked about this as part of the recruitment process.