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https://bigcreative.education/
Welcome toBig Creative AcademyBig Creative Academy (BCA) is a specialistcreative arts college for 16-19 year olds basedin Walthamstow, E17.
Our intent is to provide young creatives fromdiverse backgrounds with the entrepreneurial skillsand academic knowledge to have a powerful impactin the creative industries.
Through access to higher education and thedevelopment of cultural capital we will providestudents with the attitude and resilience tosucceed.
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As an organisation we provide a supportive,developmental environment with a creativeand innovative approach to education. Choosingto work for BCA will enable you to be part of asuccessful organisation that offer a good work-life balance to all employees, which includesa flexible working approach, a friendly, positiveand purposeful working environment, andplenty of opportunities for social interactionWe are a values-led organisation, award-winning inequality, diversity, and inclusion and a best practicecollege for LGBTQ+. We work with integrityand passion, and are fiercely committed tocreating a truly meaningful work environment,where individuals are empowered with the
tools, technology, and training to unleashtheir full potential.
This is an exciting time to join BCA. We moved intoour £21m new building in January 2021 with allnew industry-standard studios and equipment. Weare expanding to launch the new Fashion Futures
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We have 440 young people per year enrolled ontoour Level 3 vocational programmes, and learnerstake qualifications in maths and English if needed.We have a job centre on site for learners and asister organisation, Big Creative Training, offeringapprenticeships. Progression outcomes forstudents are filling local skills needs for a growingcreative arts sector.
The majority of our staff are dual practitioners,teaching their professional craft. This makes BCAan innovative environment in which to work.Together with our industry ambassadors andpatron, Emeli Sande, all of our programmes areindustry led and forward thinking.
Benefits of working for BCA
- Flexible Fridays, half day, to provide work
- life balance
- Employee assistance programme
- Research-based professional development
- Supportive, caring and developmental
- environment with full staff wellbeingprogramme and performance recognition
- Staff social events
- Gym facilities for staff use
- Cycle to work scheme
I’m really proud of the team at Big Creative Academy all workingtogether to provide the best education possible for our learners.Our values are incredibly important to us and we look forward towelcoming you into the Big Creative family.
– Kindness – Respect – Inclusivity – Authenticity – Inclusivity –
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What our learnersand graduates say…
96% of learners at BCA say their overall experienceis good. Here’s what they had to say…
“The teachers always find time to help.”
“I love the small class sizes, and the fun environment created.”
“I get to do something I love with other people who have thesame interests as me.”
Not only did the college give usthe tools and knowledge to succeed,they prepared us for life as creativesof the future.
Georgia
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“If it wasn’t for BCA there’s no wayI would have become the personI am today. Thanks for helpingme find myself!”
Amani
Job Description & Person Specification
• Permanent (5 days a week) Term Time Only• Start Date: ASAP
• Reporting to: SEN Team Manager or SENDCO
• Location: Big Creative Academy, Clifton Avenue, E17 6HL
Purpose of the role:
To work under the guidance/instruction of Special Educational Needs Coordinator & Inclusion Manager to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for students and to assist the teacher in the management of students and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area under the guidance of teaching staff
Job Description
Principal Accountabilities:
Key Tasks:
- To provide physical and communication support using modes of communication appropriate to the individual needs of the student
- To provide communication support to enable full access to the curriculum and any extra curricula activities
- e.g., lessons, assemblies, parents’ evenings, reviews and visits
- To work with individuals and groups of students in class with additional needs under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
- To help plan and organise learning activities for students being supported. Order resources which are needed.
- To provide support in a manner which facilitates the student’s cognitive development by removing barriers to learning
- To ensure the physical welfare of students and assist students with their physical needs as appropriate and agreed, e.g., assisting with lifting moving and handling, intimate care
- To clarify, modify and adapt materials to an appropriate level according to need
- To participate in the student’s mentoring programme, design workshops and organise events
Liaise and Support
- to liaise with professionals and external agencies where necessary under the direction of the SENCO
- To assist in the production of appropriate teaching materials
- To contribute to the target setting and review process and support student in meeting specific targets of IEP.
- To maintain and monitor the use of specialist equipment and promote optimum use of specialist equipment in all settingsTo liaise with staff, parents and relevant professionals
- To undertake relevant training as part of continuing professional development
- Attend all staff meetings and supervision sessions
- To maintain appropriate records
- To promote the student’s inclusion within the college
- To promote the student’s independence skills in communication, learning and social skills
- To undertake liaising with students previous educational setting to ascertain students’ history.
- To visit educational settings for student reviews.
- To provide information for student access arrangement for exams.
- To collate and prepare students information for assessments and inspections.
- To design leaflets/hand out, on students’ general areas of need
- Update spread- sheets and input data when necessary
- To keep track of all students with EHCP’s attendance and progress.
Key Organisational Objectives
- Following Health and Safety requirements and initiatives as directed
- Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation and confidentiality
- The post holder to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students at all times
- At all times operating within the colleges' Equalities policies.
- Commitment and contribution to improving standards for students as appropriate
- Adopting Customer Care and Quality initiatives
- Fulfilling the role of Student Personal Adviser and/or mentor if required
- Contributing to the maintenance of a caring and stimulating environment for young people
- At all times the post holder must adhere to professional business standards of dress, courtesy and efficiency in line with the ethos of the organisation and specialism of the area of study.
Special Conditions of Service
- The Academy will undertake an enhanced disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check on successful candidates.
- Because of the nature of the post, candidates are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 as amended. Candidates are required to give details of any convictions on their application form and are expected to disclose such information at the appointment interview.
- Because this post allows substantial access to student, candidates are required to comply with departmental procedures in relation to Police checks. If candidates are successful in their application prior to taking up post, they will be required to give written permission to the Department to ascertain details from the Metropolitan Police regarding any convictions against them and, as appropriate the nature of such convictions.
- All new employee at Big creative Academy, will receive a 3 to 6 months’ probation period.
- The post holder will be expected to carry out all duties in the context of and in compliance with the Academy’s Equal Opportunities Policies.
Additional Expectations
- Work towards achieving Big Creative Academy’s mission and actively participate in our culture, striving towards outstanding teaching and learning, promoting wellbeing and bringing industry into the classroom
- Travel to and meet with key stakeholders as appropriate to the role
- Undertake continuous professional development including research projects and a bespoke annual plan
- Actively promote equality and anti-racism at all times
- Carry out duties at all times with due regard to Big Creative Academy’s policies, including safeguarding, health and safety and data protection and participate in training as required
- To comply with and promote the Academy’s safeguarding policies
- Work flexibly and to undertake any other duties that may reasonably allocated by the line manager, which may include working occasional evenings and weekends
Person Specification
- ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE METHOD OF ASSESSMENTEducation and Qualifications
- GCSE Grade C or above in maths and English or equivalent.X A
- Child care and development qualification / Young peoples workforcequalification or equivalent X A
- Educated to degree level or equivalent. X A
- ExperienceExperience of working with young students and their families in a X I/A
- Experience of developing and delivering individual educationprogrammes for student with specific needs X I/A
- Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice 2014. x I
- Experience of liaising with multiple agencies in order to provideindividualised support packages for students and communicatechanges with teachers X I/A
- Have experience of working with students on the autistic spectrum, ADHD and anxiety in an educational setting x I/A
- Experience of tracking progress of students with SEND in and outofclass x I
- Experience of contributing towards the Assess-Plan-Do-Review cycle x I
- Experience of working with students with physical disabilities andtraining in moving and handling x I
- Knowledge and SkillsProblem solving X A
- Attention to detail in communication and planning. X I/A
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicateeffectively Ability to develop good relations with staff and students and the wider X I
- Ability to work some evenings X I
- CommitmentMust be well organised X I/A
- Ability to work as part of a team X I/A
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative X A
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents andagencies/ statutory bodies etc. and maintain good working relationships X A
BCA is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomesapplications from all sections of the community.
We are committed tosafeguarding all learners enrolled on our programmes and appointmentof successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references beingobtained, and an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
Useful Links
- Welcome toBig Creative Academy
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- What our learners and graduates say…
- Job Description & Person Specification
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- What our staff say…
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