Classroom Teaching Assistant
Daylesford Academy
Lyndon Road, Solihull, B92 7QW
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Band B; Points 3-5; £22,737 - £23,500 pro-rata - depending on hours worked. 35 hours contract: Actual: £18,439 to £19,058 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2023
Job overview
Would you like to join the staff team of a new and expanding Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust?
We are seeking to appoint Class Teaching Assistants to support teachers with students in classroom settings commencing as soon as possible at Daylesford Academy, one of the schools across the Trust. If you are a personable, compassionate individual who is driven to supporting all students to achieve their best then this is the post for you. The successful candidate will have a passion for pupil progress; raising standards and obtaining the best outcomes for our students.
The MAT leadership team is determined to give our students the best opportunities possible to become successful, responsible citizens with the best life chances. This is an exciting opportunity for you to work in an aspirational, therapeutic and innovative environment with students who need you.
If you are a team player who is interested in working with young people in an innovative classroom environment, perhaps with previous experience as a Classroom Teaching Assistant in an educational environment we would welcome an application from you.
In return, SAPMAT will offer you:
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children
- A friendly and supportive team
- Continuous professional development
- The opportunity to grow your own career within the trust
- Employee benefits including Staff wellbeing program
To find out more:
If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Titania Low at HR@sapmat.org.uk
Closing date: 6 December 2023 9 a.m.
Interview Date: Week starting 11 December 2023
To Apply
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You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. Any incomplete application will not be considered.
Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust (SAPMAT) and its member schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications which do not include a full employment history and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.
The post you are applying for is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and involves “regulated activity”. As such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
SAPMAT are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities Trust and are committed to actively promoting equal opportunities for all our staff and pupils. As part of the recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use this data, in accordance with UK GDPR.
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About Daylesford Academy
- Daylesford Academy
- Lyndon Road, Solihull
- B92 7QW
- United Kingdom
Daylesford Academy is a small 35 alternative provision who offer a nurturing approach to support vulnerable pupils who cannot manage in a mainstream setting through their educational journey. In particular those who have special educational needs including:
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Mental health difficulties
- ADHD (diagnosed and undiagnosed)
- ASD (diagnosed and undiagnosed)
- General learning difficulties
- Dyslexia (diagnosed and undiagnosed)
- Drugs and alcohol issues
- Experience of domestic violence
- Low school engagement and attendance
We aim to provide the best quality education by delivering well prepared and stimulating lessons that will engage “hard to reach pupils”.
The Academy aims to support young people who cannot manage in a mainstream setting, achieve accreditation, to improve each young person’s life chances, to reinforce positive behaviour and challenge unacceptable behaviour and to enable young people to develop their skills and fulfil their potential
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