Teaching Assistant

Fairfield Academy is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful team to assist our class teachers with providing a world class education to our pupils. The post holder will promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop as well as being responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school. We can offer a great team ethos, superb CPD opportunities and a highly supportive environment full of fantastic children.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Fairfield Academy is looking for an energetic teaching assistant to join the school as a teaching assistant and help to provide one to one support for children and some class/small group support.

·  To support SLT in facilitating key initiatives and teaching methods within all classrooms.

·         To support the SLT in leading support staff CPD sessions to ensure all SEND pupils receive high quality interventions.

·         Under the specific supervision of the SLT, to work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programmes.

·         To support a children with Educational Health Care Plans 1.1 or as part of a small group

·         Provide lunch cover

·         To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities.

·          To assist with the general pastoral care of the pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell distressed or unsettled.

·         To assist the pupils with personal needs as appropriate. This may include personal hygiene care.

Permanent contract- 32.5 hours per week – term time only.

Salary & Benefits

·         NJC3 FTE salary £18,887-  pro rata £14,506.89 

·         Access to Government Pension Scheme

·         Fantastic CPD opportunities

·         Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

·         Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

·         Rewards and Recognition Scheme

·         Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

·       NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience.

·       GCSE Grade A – C English and Maths

·       Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.

·       Motivation to work with children and young people.

·       Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy.

·       Effective use of ICT to support learning.

·       Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country.  Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on 'apply here' 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

 An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

 The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

 It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.