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Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Reference: MAR20200918
Expiry date: 2020-03-16 09:00:00.000
Location: Portland Spencer Academy, Nottingham
Salary: £16,147.00 - £17,828.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, Perkbox
Duration:One Term
Attachments: JobDescription-Level2TA.docx

Level 2 Teaching Assistant – Portland Spencer Academy
Start Date: April 2020
Working Pattern: Term time only (37 hours per week) Temporary for one term
Salary: NJC 6 – 11 - £16,147- £17,828 (Actual salary)
Closing Date: 9am: Monday 16th March 2020
Interview Date: Monday 23rd March 2020 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly skilled, committed and flexible Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. Portland Spencer Academy is part of the Spencer Academies Trust and as such benefits from a range of opportunities for further development.

We are looking for someone who:
has relevant qualifications and training i.e. NVQ/CACHE in working with children
• can offer outstanding support for teaching and learning
• has a commitment to making a difference to children’s lives
• has drive, enthusiasm and flexibility
• has excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• has an ability to foster strong relationships with pupils, parents/carers and other professionals

At Portland Spencer Academy we ASPIRE in all that we do, ensuring the very best for every child. Our children expect you to:
Always smile and listen to our ideas
Succeed in teaching and see potential in us
Praise us when we make good choices
Inspire us and include everyone
Respect us and other members of staff
Everyone should have fun! In return, as part of the Spencer Academy Trust, we can offer you:
• A collaborative ethos, working with other schools and colleagues to develop day to day practice
• A child centred approach, where meeting children’s individual needs gains them excellent achievement.
• A hardworking, outward looking team who support each other and approach every day with a smile
• A chance to be part of something really special …

Spencer Academies Trust is an educational charity and academy sponsor,which is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to an outstanding education and real choices in life. We have a successful track record of providing high quality teaching and learning which ensures improved outcomes for children and young people. The Trust mission statement reflects our vision and aim for all Trust schools. Our highly-successful network of 20 schools (8 Secondary and 11 Primary and 1 Special) educates students across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Derby City and Leicestershire:

Vision
Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, which provides an outstanding education for local children. Our Trust is a model of national excellence. We work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young people, in an environment where partnership is valued and success is celebrated. Our education delivers real life experiences for students, promotes independent enquiry and stimulates intellectual curiosity; whilst developing a strong sense of individual responsibility and a personal belief and confidence. All of our students fulfil their potential and make unparalleled progress. They are fully prepared for the next phase of their education and have unrivalled opportunities to become future leaders.

We Believe:
  • All children have a right to a quality education regardless of background or ability, and have an entitlement to the opportunity of a secure progression route in their learning and development.
  • Schools are stronger when they work in collaboration with each other, operate within a ‘family’ and are open to a true sense of partnership.
  • We grow the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, and that through shared and equitable responsibility for quality and outcomes; we achieve more.
If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please speak to either Kate Green, Executive Headteacher or Natasha Birch, Head of School.

Applications for this post must be submitted on our online application form, which can be found by clicking the link below or by visiting satrust.com/vacancies

In line with safer recruitment policies references will be called for prior to interview.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 16th March 2020
Interviews will take place: Monday 23rd March 2020

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.