Teaching Assistant

Working hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Salary: Grade 3 or 4 dependant on experience- actual salary £16,185 - £18,039

Contract: Fixed term for one year

Tuxford Academy has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. 

We are looking for someone who is proactive, has excellent communication skills, experience in establishing successful learning relationships with young people and has a passion for promoting the potential of every student. Experience of supporting SEN students is essential.

We know that our staff are our greatest resource. Therefore, we invest heavily in them and we know that this has helped us to develop our stable, supportive and high performing team. We know that we have a lot to offer someone who wants to feel respected, appreciated and who is excited by the opportunity to develop new skills. 

If you are flexible, have the ability to work on your own initiative, can work well under pressure and have great communication skills we would like to hear from you. 

In return we offer:  

• Full support and induction    
• Development opportunities and apprenticeship training    
• An Employee Assistance Programme    
• Salary Extras    
• A strong caring ethos and supportive team    
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.

We know that our staff team are our greatest resource. Therefore, we invest heavily in them and we know that this has helped us to develop our stable, supportive and high performing team. 

In return we offer:

• Full induction and support
• Excellent CPD opportunities 
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A well-being package.

For enquiries about the role please contact Sam Hall - Business Manager - on 01777 870001.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 1st October 2023

Start date: As soon as possible

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.   

We empower. We respect. We care.