Teaching Assistant

Ref: SCH-E-A-2201

Establishment: The Oldham Academy North Location: The Oldham Academy North Salary: 17278.00 - 17856.00 Department: Student Support Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Closing Date: 14/12/2023 09:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: SCP 2-4 Number of Vacancies: 1

The Role

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our team at The Oldham Academy North, 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.

Reporting to the HLTA or SLT link.

Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff
Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning
Assist with the implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour plans and Personal Care programs under the supervision and guidance of teaching staff
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs

For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.

Salary - SCP 2 - 4 £17,278 - £17,856 FTE £22,366 - £23,114

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

Th Oldham Academy North is an ambitious, inclusive 11-16 academy in Oldham. We set high expectations for our students in all areas and encourage them to become ambassadors of their community. We continue to be a 'Good' school, whilst leading to excellent student progress and putting us in the top 20% of schools nationally.

What the trust offers in return:

Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
Ride to Work Scheme
Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

The Oldham Academy North is an ambitious, inclusive 11-16 academy in Oldham. We set high expectations for our students in all areas and encourage them to become ambassadors of their community.

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and over 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT 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.

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

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent		Essential

Skills

Relevant Experience
Experience of working in a team	Essential
Experience of supporting the social, emotional and educational development of students	Essential
Relevant Skills
Ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines and work under pressure	Essential
Ability to assess and record the progress of students’ learning	Desirable
Personal Attributes
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of strategies to develop learning	Essential
Knowledge of the issues related to working with children who reside in areas of high socio-economic deprivation	Essential