Teaching Assistant (ASC Provision)

VACANCY FOR A TEACHING ASSISTANT (ASC PROVISION) AT LINCROFT ACADEMY

Salary: Teaching Assistants – Grade 5, Points 5-7, £16,254 – £16,852 actual earnings (£21,575 – £22,369 FTE)

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, 08:30-15:30. 39 weeks per year (term-time + 5 training days)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Teaching Assistant, to support learning and students needs within our specialist Autism Provision. You will assist with the care of individuals or groups of students from the ASC Provision, to support their learning and development, whilst ensuring their safety and well-being.

Experience of working within a similar environment would be preferred although training can be provided for an applicant wishing to gain experience in this field.

The Opportunity

• Under the guidance of the Class Teacher undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for students.
• Take responsibility for adapting and delivering learning activities with individuals or small groups who would receive help from a different learning approach as agreed.
• Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Organise the learning environment and develop classroom resources as needed.
• Monitor and track progress and provide feedback to aid in developing IEPs for children with additional needs.
• Be aware of, and follow, policies and procedures, e.g., child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to a suitable person.
• Develop and keep effective relationships with other staff, parents, and carers.

The ideal candidate

• Has a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language.
• Possess an understanding of the education system and how children learn.
• Has a sound grasp of the concept of inclusive practice.
• Has good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish excellent working relationships.
• Is skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners.
• Is capable of planning intervention work, assessing the needs and achievements of children and maintaining appropriate records.
• Has a willingness to undergo further training and development.
• Has a positive and enthusiastic approach, with the ability to act on own initiative.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking       
• Eyecare vouchers       
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme            
• Free tea and coffee making facilities       
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

Lincroft Academy is a school with an excellent reputation. We provide outstanding teaching and pastoral care for the students, and we achieve excellent standards. Our sporting achievements, musical and dramatic traditions are also second to none!

Our staff are hardworking, approachable, caring and committed to providing the very best for all our students. Students are encouraged to work hard, to enjoy and to achieve, while building a strong sense of self and developing independence and individual talents.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. Early applications are encouraged as are visits to the school. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01234 822147.

Closing date for applications is Monday 17th April 2023 at 09:00am

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, reducing or extending the vacancy window, as appropriate, depending on the volume of applications received.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.