Teaching Assistant - Inclusion Unit, Walford Centre

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 33.75 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: Monday – Friday, 8.15am – 3.30pm

Salary: Pathway 3, £20,846 - £22,231, (FTE £26,409 - £28,163) per annum

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date:  20^th January 2025

Start date:  ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

Do you have the skills to support students in overcoming barriers to learning?

If so, we want you to join our team at the Walford Centre!

Your role:

As a Teaching Assistant within the Walford Centre, a bespoke area of Thomas Deacon Academy for students at risk of permanent exclusion, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to their learning. Collaboratively with a small team, you will provide support to young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.  

You will assist students during lessons with teachers who deliver a range of both academic and vocational subjects to a small group. Working closely with subject teachers, you will clarify instructions and adapt resources to meet individual needs. Additionally, you will help and motivate students to access and engage with learning material during independent learning sessions.  Your commitment to fostering essential literacy and numeracy skills, as well as safeguarding the welfare of all students is required.

You will have GCSEs in Maths and English, effective communication skills, flexibility, reliability and attention to detail.  Experience in a school or exams setting is desirable.

About us:

The Walford Centre, part of the Academy's Appropriate Provision, is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. This small provision focuses upon bespoke support to ensure students are ready to access the main Academy and realign their past poor behaviour choices. It provides specialised support and resources to help students overcome learning barriers ensuring they have the necessary tools and assistance to thrive academically and personally.

The Academy’s recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 noted that “pupils benefit from a welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated. They enjoy celebrating each other’s differences and participating in cultural activities. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills from Year 3 through to Year 13, preparing them well for their next stage of education or employment. The Ofsted inspection rated all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision, as 'Good'”.

At Thomas Deacon Academy, we believe in the power of courtesy, commitment, compassion, courage, curiosity, and confidence. These values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who embodies them in their work.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.”  To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference! 

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education