Teaching Assistant, London N1

 City of London Academy Islington, N1 8PQ

Teaching Assistant        

Term Time Only, 35 hours per week

NJC Spinal Point 7-10, £23,557 to £24,740 Pro Rata

Develop you career at one of the best schools in London where students and staff succeed

About the Role

It is not just our teaching staff who help us create exceptional results. Our Teaching Assistants are vital to ensuring that our pupils achieve their full potential. Teaching Assistants inspire excellence by providing support to pupils and teachers, in order to raise standards of achievement for SEN students and those who require additional support. Teaching Assistants are key to encouraging pupils to become independent learners by supporting their welfare and inclusion through all aspects of Academy life. We believe that you should be supported too, and we are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust. We will provide you with the tools to achieve your aspirations and further your progression in education

About Us

At City of London Academy Islington, we aim to provide an exceptional level of care and education for every individual student. The Academy, which opened in September 2008, is a mixed, non-selective Academy, with no religious affiliation, committed to providing excellence in education and opportunities for all. In our Ofsted inspection report (March 2019), we were rated outstanding in every category, personal development and behaviour, teaching and learning, student outcomes and leadership and management. We have been graded outstanding overall. This inspection outcome and our results reflect the aspirations, determination and hard work of all students and staff at the Academy and we are always exceptionally proud of what we achieve together. We have a proven track record of school improvement, offering students an exciting curriculum and a wealth of opportunities outside of the classroom

About You

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join us as soon as possible.  We are looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable candidate who wants to work in a role where there is ample opportunity to apply their learning and development support expertise and skills within a secondary school environment. We encourage applicants who would like to develop their skills further through the opportunity to mentor other teaching and learning support professionals. Ideally, you will have a Level 2 or 3 award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and previous experience of supporting students in a secondary educational setting, but we will consider applications from candidates without previous experience who have the capacity and willingness to learn and develop on the job.

About the Trust

City of London Academy Islington is part of the City of London Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with schools in North, East and South London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising and entrepreneurial ethos. City of London Academy Islington is based in the heart of an evolving community in Highbury and Islington, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

If this role is of interest to you and you can contribute to our future success, an application pack is available on our website www.cola.org.uk.  Should you require any other details please contact Dawn Shaw at shawdawn@colai.org.uk.

For an informal discussion or to request an application pack, please contact Dawn Shaw at shawdawn@colai.org.uk.

Closing date for applications is: Monday 20 February 2023 at 9am

Interviews will take place week commencing:  27 February 2023

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.