EAL Teaching Assistant

Harris Academy Merton opened in 2006 and serves students from Year 7 to Sixth Form. In 2008 we achieved a grading of 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, a judgment that was repeated under the more challenging criteria in 2012. The current student role is 1200, with a planned increase in our Year 7 intake over the next two years taking our numbers from 180 to 240 students. Applications for places greatly exceed the places available. The Academy is set in seven acres of land containing five Teaching Blocks, a Sports Hall, a full size floodlit all weather pitch plus four full size floodlit tennis courts and our own playing fields as well as an Administration building containing the Assembly Hall and Dining Hall. We are favourably located for public transport with good local access to bus, mainline train and underground links, as well as on-site parking for vehicles and bicycles.

We are seeking a EAL Teaching Assistant to join our team of staff to work at Harris Academy Merton, working mainly within our EAL Department. We are looking for a candidate to both support our students and enable them to access the curriculum. Working under the instruction and guidance of the Director of Learning Support, you will undertake work/care/support programmes within the Academy and enable access to learning for students through in-class support and withdrawal lessons.

Your salary will be paid pro rata based on a 31.75 hour week, 39 weeks per year.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of or an interest in working with young people aged 11-18
• A calm and steady manner
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive role model for our students

Why work at Harris Academy Merton?

• An 'Outstanding' rated school - one of the most successful providers of education for young people in South London
• Excellent facilities in which to teach and learn
• A supportive and inspiring team, both at the Academy and across the Federation
• Exceptional professional development and promotion opportunities through the Harris Federation and its Teaching School Alliance
• Generous Harris benefits and rewards package

The role would suit a graduate who is interested in initial teacher training through the Harris Federation School Direct Programme. Teaching Assistants with appropriate qualifications have successfully moved on to this programme after gaining relevant experience in our team.

If you have further questions regarding this position please contact Mrs. J. Bragginton, PA to the Principal on 020 8623 1022 or by email at braggintonj@harrismerton.org.uk .

The closing date for this vacancy is noon on 23rd August 2016.
Interviews: W/C 5th September 2016

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Please apply: https://careers.harrisfederation.org.uk/vacancy/ta-and-eal-ta-273419.html

Harris Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.