Teaching Assistant Level 1 at John Port Spencer Academy
Salary: NJC point 5-6. Actual Salary £12836 - £13092
Term Time Only / Temporary: 30 hours per week during term time only (39 weeks) until July 2020
John Port Spencer Academy is a large, vibrant and energetic community school demonstrating a common purpose and ambition - to ensure the very best learning experience for each and every one of our students. We recognise that every student has their own individual strengths, gifts and talents; our aim is to ensure that these are all nurtured and developed to their full potential.
Following a really successful summer of exam results we are proud to be looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (NVQ Level 1) to provide in-class support for students with needs identified by statement/EHCP, in addition to providing general support to the teacher for the whole class. The role will suit somebody who is friendly and approachable, but organised and able to work under their own initiative.
For more information, please find the Person Specification and the Job Description attached to the advert on the Spencer Academies website.
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. Our successful track record of providing high quality teaching and learning ensures improved outcomes for children and young people. Our mission statement for the Trust reflects our vision and aim for all Trust schools. Our highly-successful network of 19 schools (8 Secondary and 11 Primary) educates students across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Derby City and Leicestershire:
Vision
The 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.
Applicants would be expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff.
If you would like further information about the role, please email tbr@johnport.derbyshire.sch.uk.
Applications for this post must be submitted on our online application form, which can be found at vacancies.spenceracademiestrust.co.uk.
In line with safer recruitment policies references will be called for prior to interview.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th January at 8.30am.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday 20th January 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.
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