Teaching Assistant - New Road Academy in Telford

A unique opportunity has arisen to join a passionate team of staff at New Road Academy. We are seeking two enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team supporting students with SEND. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's learning, confidence and independence.

Working under the instruction and guidance of senior staff, you will support the delivery of high quality learning and teaching, helping to raise standards of achievement across the academy. You will assist teachers in the management of students and the classroom, ensuring that all learners – particularly those with SEND – are able to access learning effectively.

New Road Academy is a forward thinking organisation with high expectations of both staff and students. The successful candidate will be patient, proactive and committed to inclusive education. You will have strong communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff, and a genuine desire to support young people to achieve their best.

The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders working in regulated activity with children are required to have an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children's barred list). References will be required for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview and these will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process.

In line with the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online check will also be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a criminal self-disclosure declaration; posts that involve working in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Please note it is a criminal offence for individuals on the barred list for children to apply for any post working with children.

We are committed to equality and diversity and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education. For more information regarding our school's commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy.