Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Teaching Assistant Level 3
Salary Range: SCP10 – SCP12 (£23,620-£24,496 FTE) pro rata salary £19,740.26 - £20,472.37
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Type: Part Time [35 hours/ 39 weeks]
Base: Abbey Park Academy, 26 Keighley Close, Halifax, HX2 9DG
Vacancy Information
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust is a not-for-profit education charity, operating within the North East and North West of England, and works with schools by invitation only. It was formed in 2012 and currently sponsors 22 Academies – 10 primary and 12 secondary – making it one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the North of England. All of the Trust’s primary schools are rated either Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, as are all the Trust’s secondary schools which have been inspected whilst sponsored by NET.
We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and organised Teaching Assistant to join our team. We would love to strengthen our highly effective team with someone who has the ability to be flexible within a fast-paced environment, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to new systems and processes.
We expect to appoint someone who can:
- Show commitment to working as part of an established team with excellent interpersonal skills
- Interact positively with our parents/carers, students, staff and visitors to the school
- Offer a diverse range of skills and talents
- Demonstrate a firm commitment to supporting and developing every child
- Be motivated, supportive and can invest in our shared, whole school values and future aspirations.
In return we offer:
- A committed, supportive and enthusiastic staff
- Students who expect and deserve the best from us all
- A commitment to professional development opportunities for all staff
- A focus on supporting and providing wellbeing opportunities for all staff
- A school that has a clear sense of purpose, corporate vision and a clear commitment to being outcomes focused and child centred
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly motivated, supportive and driven team. If you have the commitment and desire to be part of the team at Abbey Park Academy, we want to hear from you.
Abbey Park Academy is part of Northern Education Trust, a nationally recognised and trusted academy sponsor with vast experience of school improvement, and specialised experience in all aspects of education. Trustees are committed to working with local authorities, other agencies and industry to improve the lives and life chances of young people. We want to give our students the opportunity to be economically self-reliant and have the ability to choose their own pathways to success.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and well being of our pupils.
In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/155832?aisId=12&rmId=3361
For more information, please contact Alison Dale, Senior Business Manager, at a.dale@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: 12 Noon, Thursday 6th July 2023