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Graduate Teaching Assistant for named Student
Fixed term
September 2020
£13,596 to £13,868 Actual Salary
38 weeks per year
Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm
Inspire their Remarkable with us
Greensward Academy is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our caring and highly competent team of SEN staff. You will be supporting a named student during the school day. Experience is preferred, but candidates should have a good educational background including at least GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics. We are looking for a highly motivated applicant who is energetic, flexible and has a positive outlook.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- providing daily support for a named student during the school day
- attending to students' personal medical needs where appropriate
- supporting the students' use of ICT and other skills in developing independence
- supporting students in physical activities and education, including academic differentiation, where appropriate
- establishing positive relationships with students supported
- supporting students in external examinations in accordance with their dispensations
- understanding specific learning and care needs and providing appropriate support
- maintaining necessary records as directed
- Participating in appropriate professional development
- Flexibility may be required in terms of providing support to students before and after school and during break times (including lunch break).
We passionately believe that every child can discover their own remarkable life. It's what motivates us around here. We know this vision requires something extra. Which is why at AET, you'll find more. More opportunities, so you can forge your own path. More care and support, so you can prioritise what matters most. More purpose, for you and for the children we are inspiring.
We offer:
More opportunity to grow your career - We will support you in developing your career and experience at this school or another AET school.
More tailored support - We understand every academy is unique. We'll give you tailored support and flexibility, allowing you to do what's best for your children.
More chance to see what's out there - We create opportunities for teachers to visit other AET academies and learn from outside experience.
More like minded colleagues, so you can benefit from others' experience - You're connected to our network of over 60 academies and thousands of education professionals.
More technology so you can make more impact - G Suite for Education embedded throughout. Collaborative cloud technology gives you access to the latest tools, when and where it suits you. More tech enabled classrooms mean less time spent on admin and more time teaching.
More time - We strive to minimise unnecessary distractions so you can have energy for your job, and your life.
Start date- September 2020
Closing date- Wednesday 15 July 2020
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Come inspire their remarkable with us, apply today:
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Information about the School
Greensward Academy is an 11-19 comprehensive academy based in Hockley in Essex. It is part of the Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), a multi-academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential. The academy is graded Good by Ofsted and its results are strong, particularly in the Sixth Form which is in the top 3% nationally and top in Essex according to DfE Post 16 Performance Tables.