Teaching Assistant

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with outstanding imagination, intellect and passion to join us as we aim to develop excellence in our own students and forge new directions in education.

The Learning Support Department aims to provide outstanding support to students across the academy, with the aim that students with SEND at Future Academies Watford make progress significantly above the national average. A diverse team of professionals provides support for students with cognitive needs, communication needs, sensory and physical needs, and emotional, social and mental health needs.

The lessons-first policy within the academy, as well as a commitment to inclusive practice, means that the majority of the work of the Department takes place within students’ normal timetabled day. Staff within the Department take their support to students’ classrooms, limiting the need for withdrawal where possible. Students with SEND are involved in all areas of academy life. Support is also available for students with social or emotional barriers to learning.

WHO YOU ARE

As a member of the team, you would be expected to demonstrate a passion for education within one or two particular subject areas, and possess the ability to give high-quality support across the key stages and range of abilities. You would also need to work with a positive approach towards our targets and developmental priorities.

WHO WE ARE

Future Academies Watford is a state funded secondary based in Watford, Hertfordshire. We are part of Future Academies, a Multi-Academy Trust which includes three primary schools and six secondary schools in and around London and Hertfordshire. We are motivated by a mission of social change and reducing educational inequality. Our school and Trust are unique in our approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum; our school motto is Libertas per cultum (Freedom through education), and in our strong emphasis on raising young people’s aspirations and outcomes through the teaching of classical and traditional subjects. Our children and young people study a bespoke curriculum developed by researchers at our Curriculum Centre, which places a focus on developing their cultural literacy and their awareness of the forces, words and events that have shaped our society today.

THE BENEFITS  

• The chance to make a difference to children’s and young people’s lives. Future Academies is of the belief that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledge-rich and child-centric approach: our teachers and support staff can therefore make a dramatic impact on the lives of these children.  
• Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers and support staff can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge, joining the SLT or writing for the Trust’s Curriculum Centre, where our in-house textbooks are produced.  
• Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledge-centric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust. This includes Leadership Development opportunities.  
• Knowledge-rich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals. 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying to the post of Teaching Assistant at Future Academies Watford, please click on the Apply button to complete an online application form. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24th January 2022.

Future Academies reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

Future Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.