Teaching Assistant
Northern House Academy
OX2 7JN
- Expired
- Salary:
- Actual Annual Salary: £14,415 - £15,916 per annum (FTE Salary £20,493 - £22,627 per annum)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 November 2021
Job overview
School: Northern House Academy
Contract: Permanent. 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only.
Actual Annual Salary: £14,415 - £15,916 per annum (FTE Salary £20,493 - £22,627 per annum)
About Us:
Northern House Academy is seeking an inspirational and dynamic Pastoral Support Worker for a term time only position. If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with special needs, this could be the opportunity you are looking for
Northern House Academy is a special school for primary age children who have been identified as having Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. We currently have 89 children on roll and all our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The Academy is part of The Gallery Trust, a multi academy Trust dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners throughout Oxfordshire. The Trust has a national reputation for excellence and is influential in the development of SEND strategy in the county.
About The Role:
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to assist and support the Head Teacher and teaching staff in providing high standards of teaching and learning across the curriculum and to promote the academy’s vision and ethos.
The role will involve supporting with the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Head Teacher, SENCO and class teachers.
About You:
You are an individual who is passionate about education, and is keen to develop a good understanding of how to create a climate for success that supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in their learning and development.
You are positive and enthusiastic when under pressure
You are able to establish, and maintain, positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
How to Apply:
To apply for this post, please email an application form (email address can be found in the candidate information pack). The application form and candidate information pack can be downloaded from The Gallery Trust website www.thegallerytrust.co.uk. If you are unable to download the application form, please call 01865 557 004 to request one.
Please submit your application form by Midday Monday 29th November 2021.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 2nd December 2021.
Please ensure you detail any gaps in employment and use the selection criteria which is contained in the job pack when you prepare your application, as shortlisting for interview will be based on how closely you demonstrate your ability to fulfil the essential criteria.
We do not accept CVs.
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Occupational Health check and a probationary period of 6 months. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of ethnic backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our school community.
Attached documents
About Northern House Academy
- Northern House Academy
- South Parade, Summertown, Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX2 7JN
- United Kingdom
Northern House Academy is a special school for primary age children who have been identified as having Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. We currently have 82 children on roll and all our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
We are passionate about children at Northern House having their abilities recognised and celebrated, whilst receiving an excellent education. The whole staff team is committed to very high standards both professionally and in relation to every aspect of our pupils’ education.
Benefits of working at Northern House include:
Professional development opportunities
- Regular training and access to a range of internal and external professional development opportunities tailored to your learning needs, your job role and your career aspirations
- Opportunities for career progression, secondments and transfers within The Gallery Trust, the largest special school Academy Trust in Oxfordshire
- Opportunities for collaborative working across the schools in The Trust, offering the chance to liaise with experienced colleagues, building knowledge and professional networks
Financial
- Competitive salaries for teaching and support staff based on School Teacher Pay and Conditions Document and the NJC Green Book
- Excellent terms and conditions
- Access to attractive pension plans (TPS and LGPS), linked to salary life assurance
- Generous public sector occupational sick pay
- Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers and cycle to work
Wellbeing
- The opportunity to be a key member of a friendly and supportive staff team, dedicated and committed to improving outcomes for students
- 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance
- Excellent induction processes, and strong line management structures to promote your wellbeing at work
- Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff which increases to reflect length of service
- A culture which is open to employee ideas and encourages open dialogue
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Regular staff surveys to gain feedback on wellbeing and to drive improvements
- The opportunity to join colleagues for social events
- Family friendly policies, which promote your wellbeing
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