Teaching Assistant - Christ Church Academy

Christ Church Academy

Old Road, Stone, Staffs, ST15 8JD

Tel: 01785 337754 

E-mail: w.fenton@cca.staffs.sch.uk

Principal: Mr C M Wright

Vacancy:                                 Teaching Assistant

Salary:                                    G04      – Term Time Only – 30 hours per week: £13,774 - £14,050

Commencement Date:           September 2022

Hours:                                     30 hours per week

Contract Type:                       Fixed Term (1 Year)

About the role

The Governors wish to appoint a vibrant and energetic Teaching Assistant, who has experience of working with children with learning difficulties as well as youngsters who have physical disabilities/medical need or who are finding it difficult to cope with the everyday rigours of school life.

Initially the position would be fixed term until 31^st August 2023 and will be subject to review prior to this date.

Ofsted (2022) state that ‘pupils at Christ Church thrive’ and that behaviour is good. They also state that ‘the school provides good care and support for pupils with SEND.’

We will provide

• Highly motivated and engaged pupils who display good behaviour for learning

• Excellent care and support for staff

• Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for Professional Development

Qualifications desirable include NNEB, NVQ3 or City & Guilds 73202 or 7327 however candidates with other relevant experience of working with children are welcome to apply.

A willingness to provide emergency first aid cover would be beneficial for which training would be provided.

The normal place of work would be Christ Church Academy.  This Academy is part of ‘The Key Educational Trust’ and the Trust reserves the right to deploy the successful candidate to work at any other Academy within the Trust.

Further details and an application pack can also be found at: www.christchurchacademy.co.uk (vacancies section).

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed.  To arrange a visit please contact

Miss W Fenton, PA to the Principal on 01785 337754 from 5^th September 2022. 

Completed applications can be emailed to Miss Fenton via w.fenton@cca.staffs.sch.uk or posted to the Academy marked for Miss Fenton’s attention.  Please note any correspondence relating to this role will not be responded to until 5^th September 2022.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by telephone or email.

Closing Date:         Thursday 8^th September 2022 (midday)
Interview Date:     w/c 12^th September 2022

Additional Information

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a “disclosure” check under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check and Staffordshire County Council’s employment policy will be found within the application pack. 

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide