Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Salary:
Grade 3

Actual salary: £18,299.77

Contract:

Permanent, Term time only, 30 hours per week

Working hours:

8.45am-3.15pm Monday-Friday

At Retford Oaks Academy we live by one key principle - dedication to excellence in all that we do. Our key goal is to invest in the progress of our students, academically and holistically, so that they foster this same sense of dedication. If you have the skills, dedication and drive to enhance our students’ life chances by investing in their future, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

An opportunity has arisen for you to join our highly focused, dedicated staff in the role of Teaching Assistant

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the academy, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes. Please contact Claire Rank, Business Manager to arrange a visit.

Retford Oaks Academy is a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years. Our rapidly increasing numbers mean that we now have over 1100 students studying with us. The Academy is part of the Diverse Academies Trust. The Academy prides itself on working as a key partner within the Trust, but also on working with partners beyond the Trust, to ensure that we are constantly striving to research and develop the best quality educational experience which works for our students in our context.

Our extensive, modern facilities enable us to offer a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to broaden the experiences of our students and to engage them with their learning. In our latest Ofsted inspection, the Academy was praised for having ‘high ambitions for pupils’ and students who are ‘dedicated to their learning’.

Retford Oaks Academy, Babworth Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJ

To work under the guidance of teaching staff/Inclusion/ SENDCo, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. The primary focus is to ensure that pupils have access to holistic development.

GCSE English and Maths at C (or above) Grade (or equivalent)

NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience together with a working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies.

Relevant and recent experience of working with young people

Experience of working with young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities

Working at or towards the professional standards for higher level teaching assistants

Relevant information, communication and technology qualification e.g. ECDL etc.

Experience of supporting young people with improving literacy and numeracy skills as well as development social skills.

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8% OR Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%

• Operational support holidays of 28, 32, or 35 days + 8 bank holidays (dependant on grade of role, full-time…