Level 1 – Teaching Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding school within a Trust that has a well-founded reputation for effective SEN support. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support Team. This post offers a unique opportunity to be part of a developing new school and make a real difference to the lives and educational outcomes of our students.

The post holder will work alongside the SENDCo and Level 2 Teaching Assistants to support students with additional needs both in lessons and through additional interventions. They will work hard to ensure that all children in the school excel from whatever their starting point, and will be fully committed to going above and beyond to ensure our students receive the very best in terms of opportunity, education and care. We are particularly interested in candidates who may have had previous experience with EAL students.

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and raise the standards of learning for all of the students that they are required to work with.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust, was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust in 2021 and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham, in September 2021.

The Trust comprises Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Community School, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust make this an excellent opportunity to join us as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return, we can offer:  

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions.
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice.
• Access to generous pension schemes.
• Access to discounted travel schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Comprehensive training and support.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Eye care voucher scheme.
• Free flu vaccine.
• Access to e-learning and development.

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role. 

Closing date: 9am on Friday, 28th October 2022

Interview date: Tuesday 8th November 2022

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.