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Teaching and Learning Support Assistant

Teaching and Learning Support Assistant

Ocean Academy Poole

Poole

  • £20,123 - £22,246 per year
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  • Expired
Salary:
Point 5-11 NJC
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024
Apply by:
10 June 2024

Job overview

Ocean Academy is a junior school for children aged 7-11 years old. At Ocean Academy, we provide an enriched and challenging 'no limits, no barriers' Key Stage 2 curriculum which is fun and engaging, and ultimately keeps our children at the heart of everything we endeavour to achieve.

We are looking for an adaptable and hardworking person to work as a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant.

The roles and responsibilities of a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant at Ocean Academy are fluid in response to the needs of the academy and the children.

The successful candidates will ideally have experience of working with KS2 children, have experience of supporting children with SEND, be self- motivated and have a flexible approach.

The successful candidates will provide support in class for groups of children and, sometimes, a 1:1 pupil.

If you think you can make a strong contribution to the education of our children and enjoy working in a respected and supportive team, please apply.

The successful candidates will:

● Have a minimum of NVQ Level 2/3 qualification (desirable)  

● Have a professional manner and can use their initiative

● Be enthusiastic and have a friendly approach  

● Have excellent written and verbal English and maths skills  

● Have experience of working with children with SEND

● Be punctual and reliable

● Adhere to the professional standards for teaching assistants

● Promote the ethos of the school and not behave in a way that will disadvantage the school

We can offer:

● A supportive team and vibrant professional community

● A positive school culture which believes in collaborative leadership

● A commitment to continuing professional development

● Energetic and enthusiastic high attaining pupils where inclusion thrives

● A supportive ethos based around the Aspirations core principles and conditions for learning

Please also see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the positions

If you have any questions about the job, your application or would like to arrange a visit to the Academy our recruitment team will be happy to help.

Hours: 8.30-3.30pm (32.5 hours with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break)

Interview date: 17 June 2024

About Aspirations

Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities

Ocean Academy and Aspirations are committed to children’s safety and safeguarding; DBS disclosure requirements will apply to this post. View our Child Protection Policy on the school website.

Aspirations Academies Trust and Ocean Academy Poole are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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About Ocean Academy Poole

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At Ocean Academy, we provide an enriched and challenging ‘No Limits’ curriculum which is fun and engaging and ultimately keeps our children at the heart of everything we endeavour to achieve. The ‘No Limits’ curriculum framework is based around INTENT, IMPLEMENTATION and IMPACT alongside the expectation that the curriculum values ingenuity, creativity and risk-taking.

We believe in developing ‘the whole child’ and ensure high expectations for social, emotional, physical, moral, cultural and academic growth.  It is important to us that the children at Ocean Academy are resilient, determined and believe in their abilities to succeed whilst not being afraid to make a mistake or ‘have another go’. Our children are excited by learning and with a strong pupil voice, they feel safe and highly valued. Our staff are recognised as being a strong team who foster curiosity and creativity in an environment where everyone is  respected.

The facilities at Ocean Academy are modern and diverse and this allows us to promote learning now and for the 21st century. Ocean Academy has its ethos embedded in the Aspirations Academies core belief that for all children to have high aspirations they must believe in themselves, be actively engaged in their learning and see the connection between what they learn today and who they want to become tomorrow. We will strive to realise this for our children as they undertake their own individualised learning journey. More information about Aspirations Academies can be found at www.aspirationsacademies.org.

There are numerous opportunities for parents and carers to support the learning at Ocean Academy and we embrace the value of working closely with parents and the local community to uphold the collegiate approach that leads to successful, life-long learning and positive outcomes for our children. In a recent parent survey, 100% of parents who responded said that they would recommend Ocean Academy to other parents.


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