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Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant

Isaac Newton Academy

Ilford, Redbridge

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 December 2018

Job overview

Isaac Newton Academy, Redbridge

Interim Principal: Jo Spencer

Primary Teaching Assistant

Mixed 4-18 comprehensive in Redbridge

Reporting to: Deputy Headteacher/Year Team Leader
Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 17th December  2018
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: Ark Support Staff Scale, Band 6, £20,599 – £25,239 pro rata (Actual £18,094 – £22,170), depending on experience
Hours: 36 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days) 

In September 2012 Isaac Newton Academy opened with its inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. The school will grow, year on year, to become an 11-18 academy of 1250 students with specialist status in mathematics and music. In 2014 the primary phase of the academy opened to 90 reception-aged children. This too will grow each year, until full in September 2020.

In June 2014 the school was judged to be outstanding in all categories by OFSTED.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Teaching Assistant to deliver outstanding support to pupils, parents, teachers, and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make outstanding academic progress.

The ideal candidate will have:

·         Experience of establishing successful learning relationships with a variety of pupils at the relevant age

·         Experience of the role of a TA and in particular classroom organisation and management

·         Experience of working with pupils with SEND

·         Experience of supporting the planning and delivery of the curriculum

·         Vision aligned with Ark and the Academy’s high aspirations and high expectations of self and others

This role would be suitable either for a candidate who has prior experience working with children or for a graduate who is looking to begin a career in teaching.   

If you have any technical issues with the application form or for further information or an informal, confidential discussion please contact Adeel Hussain, Senior HR Officer, on 020 8911 6657 or a.hussain@isaacnewtonacademy.org.

Please complete your application by 09:00am on Monday 17th December  2018

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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About Isaac Newton Academy

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+44 208 911 6666

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Isaac Newton Academy is a mixed, non-denominational, non-selective school for girls and boys aged 4-18.

Principal

Morgan Haines

Values and vision

It is Isaac Newton Academy’s aim to equip pupils with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success at university and beyond. We:

  • set clear, ambitious goals, and rigorously monitor our progress in achieving them
  • offer a curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, while providing the facilities and specialist staff to meet and stimulate a wider range of interests
  • employ an approach to teaching that instils knowledge, understanding, and a desire to learn
  • ensure that all students, teachers, staff and parents commit fully to making Isaac Newton Academy a vibrant learning community.


Why work for us?

Great schools are made of great staff – that is why we strive to recognise hard work and celebrate success. At Isaac Newton Academy our aim is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success at university and beyond.  Staff at the school are dedicated to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has access to an outstanding education and real choices in life.

At Isaac Newton Academy we believe that all students have the potential to achieve outstanding educational outcomes. This is reflected in how we teach and communicate with students. INA offers a friendly community where everyone is supported to be the best they can be. As a new and growing school, you will play an integral role in the evolution of INA.

We work hard to recognise hard work.  From complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit in the learning rooms to staff football teams, choirs and exercise classes, INA is more than a school, it is a community.  Staff come together for socials each term and every summer there is a staff residential conference.

  • We are Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ in all areas
  • We are located a 5 minute walk from Seven Kings station (zone 4), which is only 10 minutes from Stratford on TFL rail (soon to be Crossrail)
  • Our vision and ethos run through everything we do
  • We are part of the Ark Schools Network
  • We have an effective and consistently applied Behaviour Policy
  • We offer 10 INSET training days plus 3 Independent Learning days each year
  • We offer a unique family dining experience for all staff and students (complimentary for staff)
  • You will get the chance to progress your career within a growing school


Ofsted report

Ark Isaac Newton Academy was rated by Ofsted as “outstanding” in 2014.“High standards have been achieved by the inspirational leadership of the principal, members of the leadership team and governing body. The academy has established very high quality teaching where every student succeeds. The impact of the academy’s unique specialisation in music and mathematics is highly evident. The students are very proud of learning a ‘big band’ instrument and really enjoy music making.”

View Isaac Newton Academy's Ofsted report

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