Learning and Teaching Assistant (The Discovery Academy)
- Employer
- Alpha Academies Trust
- Location
- The Discovery Academy, Discovery Drive, Stoke on Trent, ST2 0GA
- Salary
- Level 4, Actual Salary (£14,479to £15,366)
- Closing date
- 20 Sep 2021
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Teaching assistant
- Contract Type
- Part time temporary
- Working Pattern
- Term time
- Hours
- Part-Time
Principal: Mr R Kelsall
Job Reference: 554986
Required: As Soon As Possible
Learning and Teaching Assistant
Temporary to 31st August 2022
Term Time Only, 32.5 Hours per week
Level 4, Actual Salary (£14,479 to £15,366)
The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic Learning & Teaching Assistant to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. This role involves personal care of students. This is a fantastic opportunity for inspiring and aspirational individuals to join a creative, supportive faculty.
At the Discovery Academy our guiding principle is to ‘expect excellence’ in everything that we do, to ensure our students ‘Aspire’. ‘Aspire’ represents the aims, values and behaviours that we strive towards (Ambitious; Skilled; Positive; Independent; Respectful; Equipped) and our curriculum is designed to support students in reaching these. Alongside a curriculum that offers breadth and ambition, strong pastoral support ensures students are kept safe and are well looked after and ensures a sense of family is felt throughout the Academy.
The Academy boasts outstanding facilities, a state-of-the-art learning environment and was judged ‘Good’ following an inspection by Ofsted in January 2019. Our growth programme includes a £2 million additional teaching facility, as well as the benefits a large Academy can offer, such as a comprehensive professional development and leadership opportunities.
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.
If you feel that the position is of an interest, you have the right experience and skills and are ready for fresh challenges, then we would love to hear from you. For an application form and recruitment pack please see our website, https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/ Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
The Alpha Academies Trust requires an application form to be completed, please note CV’s alone will not be accepted. Should you wish to apply, completed application forms should be sent to apply@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk quoting the job reference number detailed above.
Closing Date for this Post: Monday 20th September at 9:00am
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
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