About this Role
About Us
COLATis driven by an unwavering ambition to bethe best. We believe exceptional people createoutstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of everystudent. We have academies located in north, south and east London combiningthe heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinelyinnovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed toproviding training and development to all our staff, plus excellent careeradvancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.
We:
- believe strongly in the transformationalnature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage.
- understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students,so we are unapologetically results driven.
- adopt a 'warm/strict' approach, combining high expectations with care andsupport meaning that we never compromise on standards or expectations
- ensure that no student's background becomes a reason for low expectations.
- providean environment where students can learn without disruption
- maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms thatinstil strong habits
- take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environmentand we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.
About the Role (i f there are specificaspects of the person specification you would like highlighted in the advert,please add them in this section)
The City Academy Hackney isseeking to appoint a Literacy specialist to our committed team of TeachingAssistants. Our TAs sit within the Faculty of Learning, a large,well-established department, that works to ensure every pupil attains theirfull potential, and becomes a resilient, confident and compassionateindividual, ready to make a positive contribution to society.
This will be your ideal job moveif you:
- AreInspired to help young people overcome personal challenges and achieve ineducation
- Havea passion for working with children and young people with special educationalneeds
- Areconsidering teaching as a career
- And are looking for a job that canwork alongside family responsibilities.
The work will be full-time, termtime only, for 39 weeks a year. There may be options to be involved inadditional studies sessions and tutoring on weekends that can provide extrapaid hours.
The role involves working underthe direction of faculty staff and teachers to support students' access to thecurriculum. You will be based in classrooms as well as in group or individualformats, and will build supportive relationships with students, promoting theirconfidence and self-esteem. Your skills and creativity will be in use tomotivate and encourage learning, as well as to manage challenging behaviour -it is a varied and demanding job, but one that offers big rewards.
For this position you should beeducated to degree level, or equivalent, and able to support Literacy. You must be able to work effectively in a team, maintain aprofessional attitude at all times, and communicate clear. An understanding ofdiverse social backgrounds and awareness of safeguarding issues are essential. Familiaritywith special needs education, neuro-diversity or disability would be anadvantage.
About you
You will be:
- fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staffplay in supporting a behavioural and learning culture.
- highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved.
- committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative,sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.
This is an exciting time to be part of the City ofLondon Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to wantto join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLATpeople who will embody the Trust's culture, values and ethos.
Intervieware scheduled to take place in the week commencing: 09/11/2026
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal OpportunitiesEmployment.
Cityof London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share thiscommitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safein Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstratecommitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trustvision and values.
Our schools are based in the heart of an evolving community in Hackney , and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidatesfrom all backgrounds to join our team.
Therole is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the abilityto speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Cityof London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
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Teaching Assistant - Literacy at The City Academy, Hackney in City of London employer: The City Academy, Hackney
The City Academy, Hackney is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and dynamic work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from hands-on training and opportunities to grow within the education sector. Located in the vibrant community of Hackney, the academy not only prioritises student success but also values the contributions of its team, making it a rewarding place to work.
