Fierté Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistants at Violet Way Academy (Burton upon Trent) to work in KS1.

At Violet Way Academy we want all our pupils to ‘Reach for the Stars’. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We pride ourselves on the welcoming, family-feel of our academy and can offer an incredible team; a warm, nurturing work environment; and development opportunities to support your own professional growth. Visits to the school are highly recommended.

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

How to apply

This can be found at the bottom of the advert below under Supporting Documents for Teaching Assistant.  

Applicants should submit a completed application form to hr@fierte.org by the closing date.

Please note that CV’s will NOT be accepted.

Application timeline

Closing date: 12pm Friday 21st June 2024

Shortlisting: 21st June 2024

Interviews will take place on: Monday 1st July 2024

Please note if you have not received communication from the school inviting you for an interview within ten working days of the closing date of the post, you can assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in the school and encourage you to apply for suitable vacancies in the future.

Safeguarding Statement

Fierté Multi-Academy Trust and Violet Way 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 criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.

It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

A copy of Violet Way Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here Safeguarding Policy