North Star Academy Trust is a small multi-academy trust that was set up with the ambition to improve the SEND provision in the South West and provide as many young people as possible with a bespoke, specialist education that is tailored to each individual’s needs. We are a small but growing Trust, we currently consist of four schools and an Outreach team.

We have a fixed term position available for an experienced and enthusiastic Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join are team at our Alternative Learning Provision North Star 265°. In addition to providing support to the class teacher, you will be required to prepare and deliver elements of learning to pupils on a one to one, small group or class basis. A key responsibility of this post will be to plan and deliver the PE curriculum to small classes of pupils.  An additional responsibility is to provide guidance and support to our team of Learning Support Assistants.

You will be joining a positive, solution-focused team of staff who are dedicated to help improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

The successful applicants will have:

• A good understanding of the KS2 and KS3 curriculum.

• At least two years’ experience of working in a learning/childcare setting.

• Experience in the delivery of sports activities/PE curriculum.

• The ability to support reading and phonics for those students at the early stages of reading.

• The ability to support a programme of extra-curricular activities.

• A flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment.

• The ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.

• Skills of empathy, listening, communication and the ability to respond to unexpressed need.

• A willingness to undertake the further training that will be offered.

You will be part of:

• An exciting and innovative development of an All-through learning community

• A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence

• A caring and inclusive ethos

• A school which has supportive Trustees and Parents with high expectations of the school

In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression for the right person.

Safeguarding Statement

North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.