Are you interested in transforming children’s lives, making a difference in our community and looking to join our team for your next step?

We are looking to recruit a friendly, energetic 1-1 Teaching Assistant to attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils and any other requirements depending on the pupil’s special needs and wherever possible, make these part of the learning experience (this may include toileting, other hygiene needs, help with dressing and/or assisting with feeding if necessary)

This is an exciting opportunity at Venture Academy and requires enthusiastic and passionate individuals with the drive to help our students to achieve their very best.  

Why work at Ormiston Venture Academy?
Ormiston Venture Academy is an outstanding academy where the contributions and aspirations of students and staff alike are valued.  We have a culture of collaboration and are wholly committed to the development of our staff to ensure you have access to the best professional opportunities through both the Ignite Teaching School and our partnerships beyond Venture.

By joining Venture, you are becoming a part of a national academy trust while maintaining a clear focus on working closely with our local community to ensure we are moulding the young people of the future.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies.  The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential.  OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

This role is for 36 hours per week, working 39 weeks per year (term time plus staff development days).  The role of a teaching assistant in the Academy is vital in promoting and supporting pupils with their needs in their learning experience.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the academy via email at: info@ormistonventureacademy.co.uk 

Come and be part of our brilliant staff community by joining our team.  Please apply before the closing date of 8th July.  Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Venture Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share 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