We are looking for someone with a desire to support our Academy in ensuring our pupils reach their potential. You will be dynamic, resilient and motivated with a willingness to uphold our high expectations to secure ‘Outstanding Achievement for All’.

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant and are seeking experienced practitioners who are hardworking, self-motivated and adaptable.  You will have:

•  Current experience of working with children in school and be able to promote an excellent desire for learning
• Excellent communication skills
  
• A sense of humour and be resilient
  
• Be committed to your own professional development and participate fully in the life of the school and community.
  

 We are looking for candidates who are passionate and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improve the life chances of our young people.  You will have a dynamic, exceptional and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all children.  Please see the job description and person specification for further information.

What we have to Offer:

•  A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
  
• A strong support network both within the school and across Ambitions Academies Trust.
  
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
  
• Strong potential for career progression.
  
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
  
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
  
• AAT Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced-price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
  
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff. 
  
• Elm Academy has an ‘outstanding’ rating from OFSTED and is currently awaiting an inspection under the new framework.
  
• We are a two-form entry Primary school with approximately 450 students on roll (including Nursery).
  
• We are keen to develop our staff and offer the opportunities for continued professional development across all year groups. 
  

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Sara Goldsmith; HR Academy Lead at Sara.Goldsmith@elm-academy.org.uk.

Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AAT reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ambitions Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search
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