Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

37 hours per week, term time plus one week

One year fixed term contract to 31 August 2025 in the first instance

FTE £22,336 - £23,500 per annum

Actual starting salary - £19,212.34 per annum

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a good school (OFSTED – December 2019) with the inspection stating:

• Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school
• Leaders have the same high expectations of every pupil, whatever their background.
• They encourage every pupil to do their best and to model the school’s shared values of ‘Opportunity, Belief and Aspiration’

The Academy is continuing to expand and due to its popularity and increasing student numbers, a new £6 million wing was opened in September 2018. This extension is an addition to the £20.6 million state-of-the-art building that was completed September 2012, giving every student the opportunity to learn in an exciting and inspiring environment at an Academy that has been recognised for its high standards of inclusion.

The Academy has continued to build on the successes of the last few years and achieved strong results at GCSE & A-Level in the summer. It is conveniently located close to the Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire borders & benefits from excellent road and rail links.

Required for a September 2024 start, we are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a fixed term basis to join our hard-working and supportive team. This position would suit an individual who is supportive and is able to challenge students to achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive ‘can do’ attitude and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

The working pattern for this role is Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a good standard of education to GCSE level in English & Maths;
• Possess good ICT skills;
• Be reliable, conscientious and committed to supporting students in all aspects of learning;
• Be enthusiastic with the ability to relate to young people;
• Understand the importance of this role and be a team player;
• Be calm, but with a good sense of humour.

We offer:

• An opportunity to join a well-established and supportive team at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment;
• Development for staff through nationally recognised training courses;
• Access to a range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust;
• Opportunities to develop and enhance your role through a range of wider partnerships;
• Laptops for all staff;
• Guidance, advice and support from both the department and senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all OBA students.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday – Friday 17th May 2024

Please note that the Academy withholds the right to withdraw the advert at any time, or interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people & expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches may be completed as a part of due diligence checks for candidates who are shortlisted for interview. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of two suitable references & a successful application for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.