Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
The role of Teaching Assistant is a key appointment. We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic individuals who have a genuine care and passion for making a difference to the lives of the students we serve. The successful applicants will provide specific support to individual and/or groups of young people in facilitating their learning and personal progress, promoting the achievement of high standards and supporting them in reaching their personal goals. You will work under the guidance of our teaching and SEND teams to support students both in the classroom and in intervention settings.
About you
Our ideal candidates will have good subject knowledge along with a record of successful professional practice and have an awareness of, and commitment to, safeguarding practices and behaviour management strategies. Teaching Assistants at our academy are offered the opportunity to complete teaching assistant qualifications through our apprenticeship partners.
Benefits of working for Ormiston Six Villages include:
- generous pension
- free on-site parking
- comprehensive CPD provision
- loyalty deals in staff canteen
- access to an employee assistance programme
- 20% discount on childcare fees at Potter’s Houses
- discount at Specsavers for VDU users
- cycle to work scheme
- discount at Virgin Atlantic
- free tea and coffee making facilities
Ormiston Six Villages Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
All the academy policies can be found here: https://ormistonsixvillagesacademy.co.uk/key-info/policies
Contact Details:
Ormiston Six Villages Academy Recruitment Team
