Teaching Assistant

The Role

We are looking for candidates who are passionate and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improve the life chances of our young people. You will have a dynamic, exceptional and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all children.  This role, will also involve working alongside our SEND team to support pupil progress.

  The post requires someone with:

·        Current experience of working with children in school and be able to promote an excellent desire for learning

·        A good understanding of Special Educational Needs

·        Be able to support and promote an excellent reflective learning ethos

·        Be creative and flexible in the way you work

·        Have excellent communication skills

·        Have highly developed interpersonal skills and a sense of humour

·        Be committed to your own professional development and participate fully in the life of the school and community.

 Please see the job description for further information.

What we have to Offer:

·        A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.

·        A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education Trust.

·        All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.

·        Strong potential for career progression.

·        A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.

·        An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.

·       AE Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced-price corporate gym membership through BH Live.

·        A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff. 

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Samantha Langlois, HR Academy Lead at samantha.langlois@ka.weareauthentic.eduaction

Authentic Education Trust comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AE secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities.

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AE reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Authentic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search.

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