TEACHING ASSISTANT (2 Posts)

The Role

There are two positions available - 1x Full Time (Term Time Only) and 1x Part Time (4 days per week, Term Time Only)
We are looking for an inspirational and creative Teaching Assistant to join us - this a really exciting opportunity to be part of something very special.

You will be responsible for supporting the teaching and learning in a class of up to 8 students, working alongside a class teacher and a HLTA. If you have Autism, BESD or AP experience that will be an advantage but is not required. Our current TAs come from a range of experiences.

Key Requirements

You will care passionately about each child as an individual, be able to observe and listen and then respond to advice. You will be able to implement strategies for raising achievement across the curriculum and be committed to your further professional development. You will be non-judgemental, resilient and unconditionally accepting.

You will be confident and happy to work with children of any age or ability. All our children are currently verbal, able bodied and literate. They need support to make the most of their talents and abilities. Venture Academy is committed to the professional development of all; roles can be tailored to allow strengths to be shown as well as areas for development or professional interest to be experienced and understood.

You will also work closely with internal and external stakeholders to successfully contribute to the delivery of the vision, ethos, aims and objectives of the academy; in turn, enabling successful learning and achievement by young people and sustained improvement in their spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental and physical well-being in preparation for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.

Additional Information & How to Apply

In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme upon successful completion of probation period), an Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing and full induction, training and career opportunities.

Please follow the following link and select the relevant job advert for Venture Academy to complete the application form: https://www.macintyreacademies.org/workwithus

Closing date: 23 November 2021
Interview date: TBC

MacIntyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references. Referees will be asked to assess suitability of candidates to work with vulnerable adults, children or young people and will be verbally verified. MacIntyre Academies’ Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website and candidates will be asked about this as part of the recruitment process.