Job Title: Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant
Location: Esteem North Academy Barrow Hill
Grade/Scale: Support Pay Scale Grade 8
Contract: 37 hours per week, term time only
Esteem North Academy is seeking an additional flexible, committed, enthusiastic and highly skilled STLA to assist primary aged permanently excluded pupils with learning and engagement at our Barrow Hill site.
Pupils who attend the academy have
challenging and often complex needs, and exhibit behaviours that prevent them
from attending a mainstream school. The role will involve supporting pupils in lessons to engage
in their learning and supporting pupils at break and lunch times. You will work with small groups, or with
pupils on a one to one basis to meet their needs as directed by the class
teacher or site lead. Classes are small with approximately 2 to 7 pupils. There
may be some daily home tuition when this is required to meet pupils needs.
Esteem North Academy are seeking a positive, flexible, caring individual who is willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about Esteem North Academy and Esteem MAT.
Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.
Benefits Include:
- Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
- Access to National College CPD platform.
For further information, please contact Janine Dix (Headteacher) on janine.dix@esteemnorthacademy.co.uk
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.
Janine Dix (Headteacher)
07548837342
janine.dix@esteemnorthacademy.co.uk
Esteem North Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings: