What’s the best thing about working for OAT? That’s easy. The people. Whether it’s our pupils, who are diverse and full of character, or our staff, who are committed, full of energy and driven by the purpose of our work, our people are amazing; we value them and we take care of them.

Ormiston Rivers Academy is an exciting and supportive place to work. There is a commitment to teamwork at all levels in the school and we work together to provide outstanding opportunities for our students, supported by cutting edge facilities. We are committed to high quality teaching and learning, and we seek and embrace strategies to inspire and support our students.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and flexible person to join our hard working, supportive and welcoming SEN Team as soon as possible.  The role requires working for 32.5 hours per week, school term time plus 1 training day.  We will also consider flexible working, such as job-share, flexible hours etc.

Duties will include providing classroom, 1:1 or small group support to students with additional needs, disability or specific medical needs.

The successful candidate will be:

• Prepared to administer individual students’ medication (after appropriate training)
• Flexible, reliable and enthusiastic
• Positive and professional
• Educated to at least GCSE Grade C in English and Maths
• Able to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and others
• Ideally, experienced in supporting students with special education needs or disability.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Recruitment Brochure for further information about the role.

We offer a competitive package of benefits for our staff, including:

• A network of exceptional support staff, teachers, middle and senior leaders
• The best professional development to support your career, including a comprehensive induction programme with Trust wide career opportunities
• Excellent CPD opportunities at a Trust and Academy level
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• EAP service which includes free confidential advice to staff and a counselling service available 24/7
• Access to a contributory pension scheme

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 44 primary, secondary, AP and special 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.

If you would like to arrange an informal chat regarding the role or a visit to the academy please contact Julie Damps, Academy HR Manager, via jdamps@ormistonriversacademy.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 10 December 2024. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we secure an appropriate candidate.

Ormiston Rivers 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