TA with Adminstration

The Role

Parkwood is a forward thinking, ambition 11-16 secondary academy in Sheffield. We support and challenge our students to achieve their full potential both in and out of the classroom. 

The purpose of this role is to work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. You will also be required to carryout administration duties to support the role.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and deliver assigned programmes of teaching and learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or whole classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the overall direction and supervision of a teacher
• Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning.
• Develop and implement Individual Development Plans for pupils (such as Individual Educations Plans) including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews.

For a full description of the role, see the job description and person specification. We encourage you to get in touch with any questions. 

Come and join our team 

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is: 

• Committed to staff development through E-ACT's professional learning programme in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership. 
• Leading the way in your mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider. 
• A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee benefits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

The Parkwood Academy Culture

We welcome applications from a diverse background representing the diverse community we serve. 

We believe that staff come first.

We believe that that we all have a professional obligation to improve. 

We believe in an evidence informed approach to help us identify what works best. 

We believe that hard work is the key to succeed for both our staff and our students

We believe that good relationships with staff and students enable us to be successful.

We live by the values of believe, achieve, succeed. 

A great place to live and work 

The Steel City is England’s third largest English district by population, but it is also one of the country’s greenest cities. 

Home to two E-ACT academies, Sheffield offers modern city escapes against the stunning back drop of the Peak District National Park.

Part of the E-ACT family 

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country. E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England. Our academies collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy and extend to people and their communities across the country. We are always on the lookout for dynamic , motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve. 

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector-leading work-life balance arrangements. 

Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk. 

How to apply 

The closing date for applications is 9am, Friday 9th July 2021.

Working pattern is 39 weeks per year, SCP 6 - 12 - Pro rated Salary - £17,247 - £19,422 (Full time equivalent £19,698 - £22,183)

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and submitting your application and equal opportunities form. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

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

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