Teaching Assistant

Academy: Hewett Academy

Category: Teaching Assistant

Start Date: May 2024

Closing Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2024

Job Weeks: Term-time plus one week

Hours: 21 hours per week

Type: Permanent, Part Time

Job Reference: MAR20244713

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £11,664 - £11,859 pro-rata per annum (£23,500 - £23,893 per annum full time/full year equivalent)

Part Time: 21 hours per week

Working Weeks: Term Time plus 1 week (39 weeks)

2023 has been a great year for Hewett Academy with record breaking GCSE results, 4 pieces of artwork in the Royal Academy, a complete school rebuilding project on the horizon and now an Ofsted grading of “Good with Outstanding features”! With this success has come an increase in pupil numbers that means we now have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring Teaching Assistant to join our committed and hardworking team.

Position will include the following responsibilities, in addition to the full job description (attached)

The role involves:

1 to 1 support for an individual student who requires supervision

working under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff and within the overall ethos of the Academy,

undertaking care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils.

Assisting the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom

The ideal candidate will:

be an inspirational practitioner who is passionate about raising achievement through motivating and inspiring students

be able to establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding accordingly to their individual needs

have good numeracy/literacy skills

have experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

be able to use a range of relevant technology to support learning

The school was graded as rated “Good with Outstanding features” following an exemplary Ofsted inspection in October 2023. The school has built strong relationships within the community and takes pride in being a highly inclusive school in which children from all backgrounds work alongside the most diverse student population in Norwich. Students demonstrate respect for each other and their teachers through calm and purposeful attitudes around school and in lessons. This is achieved through dedication to its community and the ambitious and broad knowledge-rich curriculum provided. “Once you are part of Hewett, you always will be” - come and join the family.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Norwich, click here.

“The trust provides support and maintains an accurate oversight of the school’s work”.

“Staff are proud to work at the school. They share leaders’ ambition and vision for pupils.”

“The school ensures that all pupils have access to an extensive ‘entitlement programme’. Pupils learn important skills that prepare them for adult life.” (Ofsted, October 2023)

When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.

We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.

The Trust also offers:

Generous holiday entitlement for employees.

Local Government Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions.

Employee Assistance Programme which provided a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support is offered. Access to well-being information, advice and guidance are always available as well.

Discounted monthly travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club.

Cycle-to-work scheme.

Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers.

Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal.

Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C) and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts.

Specsavers VDU Eyecare vouchers and Boots Annual Flu vouchers.

Free Parking (on most sites).

• Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation

To apply for this role please click the Apply button on this page to complete the online application form.

Closing date for applications: 12pm Tuesday 16th April 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 24th April 2024

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.