Teaching Assistant

Over the 18 months, under the leadership of Sean Castle, incremental steps towards big changes have been happening at Fairfax Academy. Sean’s ambition, drive and relentless focus on improvement for the Academy has resulted in clear and robust strategies being put in place, all of which are underpinned by the Academy’s values: Ambition, Respect, Kindness, Safety.

 The results speak for themselves:

• Attendance is nearly 2% above the national average of 91%, and continues to improve
• Persistent absence is way below the national averages and continues to fall
• Suspensions reduced dramatically in Sean’s first year, and again have halved this academic year; achieved through a clear and firm focus on behaviour for learning, with the introduction of a standardised Behaviour Curriculum which supports all staff
• Progress at Year 11 in-year improvement predicted to see continued improvement

Now you have an opportunity to be a vital part of Fairfax Academy’s journey to excellence. In return for your vocational passion to teach and develop students, you will be rewarded with being part of the Academy’s push for Outstanding provision, and knowing that you have accomplished the Trust’s mission to “Enrich Lives and Transform Futures”.

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting teachers and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for students. As we have an under representation of male Teaching Assistants, we actively encourage male candidates that believe they meet the criteria of this role to apply.

About us

At the heart of Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, Fairfax School is a unique place of education. Our motto is ‘Sinceritas Laboris’, and we believe there is real dignity in hard work and making extra effort to improve oneself. We strive for the highest quality in everything we do, emphasise good manners, kindness and respect, and have a real sense of moral purpose that is reflected in the well-rounded, high-achieving young people we help to create. We’re equally passionate about building fast-paced careers, and we’re excited by the prospect of moving from Good to Outstanding with your assistance.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust

At Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, we enrich lives and transform futures. Our four academies in and around Birmingham offer an outstanding quality of education, recognising that all our children are individuals and delivering exceptional pastoral care to ensure their happiness. Whilst we place strong emphasis on academic achievement, we take a holistic view of education and maintain exciting extracurricular programmes to create the well-rounded young adults of tomorrow. We’re also creating outstanding careers that could take you anywhere within our network – and take your future anywhere you want to go.

Benefits

When you join Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, you join a nurturing family where your professional satisfaction and personal happiness really count. You can expect heavy investment in your career development alongside an outstanding package of benefits, including a generous pension scheme, employee recognition and assistance programmes, Bike2Work and green car schemes, the Perkbox wellness hub and discount platform, and much more. As to the future? Well, that’s entirely up to you, with the only limit on your progression being your ambition and abilities.

Closing date: 12.00pm on 6 May 2024.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974