Teaching and Learning Support Assistant – Classroom Support
Ocean Academy Poole
Poole
- £18,273 - £19,541 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade E Scale Points 7-11
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 15 January 2024
Job overview
We are looking for an adaptable and hardworking person to work as a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to work as a class TA in line with the Level 3 job description attached.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working with KS2 children, have a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent), have experience of supporting children who need additional learning support or a classroom based support role and is self- motivated with a flexible approach to the role.
If you think you can make a positive contribution to the education of our children & enjoy working in a respected and supportive team, please apply.
The successful candidate will:
● Have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
● Have a professional manner and can use their initiative
● Be enthusiastic and have a friendly approach
● Have excellent English and maths skills
● Have experience of working with children who need additional support or within a whole class TA role
● Be punctual and reliable
● Adhere to the professional standards for teaching assistants
● Promote the vision and values of the academy
● Work confidentially and adhere to all safeguarding protocols in line with KCSIE
We can offer :
● A supportive team and vibrant professional community
● A positive school culture who believes in collaboration and respect
● A high regard for managing workload
● A commitment to comprehensive professional development
● Energetic and enthusiastic high attaining pupils where inclusion thrives and behaviour is outstanding
● An ethos based around the Aspirations core principles of Self-Worth, Engagement and Purpose
Please contact our Office Manager Jane Burry by email : office@ocean-aspirations.org or 01202 606888 if you have any questions about this role. We warmly welcome visits to the school. Full post details including job description and personal specification are also available on the school website. www.aatocean.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend interview.
Interviews - TBC
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term Time Only, Monday to Friday 8.30am -3.30pm
The applicant must:
● Hold Right to Work in the UK
● Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
● Provide two professional related references
Ocean Academy and Aspirations are committed to children’s safety and safeguarding; DBS disclosure requirements will apply to this post.
View our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy on the school website. More information about our lovely academy and Aspirations Academies Trust can be found on our website www.aatocean.org
Aspirations Academies Trust and Ocean Academy Poole are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. A probationary period is in place.
Attached documents
About Ocean Academy Poole
- Ocean Academy Poole
- Constitution Hill Road, Parkstone, Poole
- Dorset
- BH14 0PZ
- United Kingdom
At Ocean Academy, we provide an enriched and challenging ‘No Limits’ curriculum which is fun and engaging and ultimately keeps our children at the heart of everything we endeavour to achieve. The ‘No Limits’ curriculum framework is based around INTENT, IMPLEMENTATION and IMPACT alongside the expectation that the curriculum values ingenuity, creativity and risk-taking.
We believe in developing ‘the whole child’ and ensure high expectations for social, emotional, physical, moral, cultural and academic growth. It is important to us that the children at Ocean Academy are resilient, determined and believe in their abilities to succeed whilst not being afraid to make a mistake or ‘have another go’. Our children are excited by learning and with a strong pupil voice, they feel safe and highly valued. Our staff are recognised as being a strong team who foster curiosity and creativity in an environment where everyone is respected.
The facilities at Ocean Academy are modern and diverse and this allows us to promote learning now and for the 21st century. Ocean Academy has its ethos embedded in the Aspirations Academies core belief that for all children to have high aspirations they must believe in themselves, be actively engaged in their learning and see the connection between what they learn today and who they want to become tomorrow. We will strive to realise this for our children as they undertake their own individualised learning journey. More information about Aspirations Academies can be found at www.aspirationsacademies.org.
There are numerous opportunities for parents and carers to support the learning at Ocean Academy and we embrace the value of working closely with parents and the local community to uphold the collegiate approach that leads to successful, life-long learning and positive outcomes for our children. In a recent parent survey, 100% of parents who responded said that they would recommend Ocean Academy to other parents.
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