Pathways Teaching Assistant

Southern Cross School

Southern Cross School, part of Ambition Community Trust, is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to join our committed and relationally inclusive team.

This role will involve:

• Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
• Mentoring children on a 1:1 or group basis.
• Accompanying groups on trips.
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning.
• Working with the teacher to create learning resources and environments.
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners.
• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability.
• Engaging with hard‑to‑reach pupils and families to support them with education and beyond.

The right candidate will:

• Be educated to National Qualifications Framework Level 3 standard, e.g. NVQ 3, A/AS levels or equivalent.
• Have a proven ability to work on their own initiative.
• Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• Excel in using relevant technology/equipment.
• Bring a can‑do attitude to the role.
• Be committed to the happiness, well‑being, self‑esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

• Staff members receive their salary on the 15th of each month, covering the hours worked during that month.
• For full‑time staff members, in accordance with the ACT Employee Contract, the full‑time equivalent (FTE) hours will be 36 hours per week. However, full‑time staff will only be required to work—and will be paid for—35 hours per week.

Southern Cross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and have a right to know about the criminal history of job applicants and can take this into account when making recruitment decisions.

We are also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.