1:1 Teaching Assistant

Fairfield Academy is now recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with one of our students. If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, this role could be the ideal next step in your career.

About the role

To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.  Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

The role will be fixed term, for the duration of the time the student attends the Academy.

Salary & Benefits

£18,562 FTE - pro rata 32.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Who we are looking for

NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience.

GCSE Grade A – C  or eqivalent in English and Maths

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.

Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme

Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy

Effective use of ICT to support learning

Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier

General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies.

Caring/training/communication/persuasive/motivating/counselling skills.

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. 

Apply now

To apply for the position, please click on 'apply for job'.  Please note that we cannot accept CVs without a completed application form.

Fairfield Academy is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.