Teaching Assistant

Position:                    Teaching Assistant    

Salary:                      Point 5 -7 23,500 -24,294

Actual Salary             £19,494 - £20,153

Location:                    Beech Academy        

Contract type:          35 Hours (Term Time Only including 5 inset days)

Closing date:            Friday 12th April 2024 (12pm)

Interview date:        Week Commencing Mon 22nd April 2024 (Date TBC)

Beech Academy is a fantastic, inclusive secondary special school with an exciting, engaging curriculum offer. Our designation is that we are a school that specialises in supporting children and young people with moderate learning difficulties and ASD. We aim to inspire our children and young people within high-quality learning environments that support a strong tradition of success. At Beech Academy we take pride in helping our children and young people turn ‘I can’t’ into ‘I can’. Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and problem-solve through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom, in a calm yet stimulating environment. The curriculum at KS3 is structured to build on knowledge gained at KS2 and is based on a ‘Novel study’ approach across the breadth of National Curriculum subjects. In KS4/5 many of our young people follow a broad range of accredited courses which further offer the opportunity to build on knowledge, skills and understanding gained at KS3 whilst ensuring that there is a clear focus on ‘preparation for adulthood’. Our wider curriculum offer at Beech Academy enables young people to develop their ‘cultural capital’ that further develops their readiness for life in the 21st Century.

About the Trust

Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day-to-day practice ensuring that leaners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.

The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families. Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, which is included in the recruitment pack for this advert.           

Our Opportunity

To join an existing and dynamic team of staff who are dedicated to supporting and developing the children/young people at Beech Academy. We are a caring team who support children/young people and each other to be the best that we can be, every day. We are looking for a teaching assistant with a likeminded outlook to join our family.

What you can expect

v An exciting opportunity to join a growing academy with 108 students currently on roll.

v Access to an EAP with Westfield Health including a voluntary health cash plan. Additional access to a reward programme with discounts on high-street retailers etc.

v Enrolment into local authority/appropriate pension schemes

v An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education system.

v Access to tailored CPD through Nexus Academies Trust and the Opportunity Area which includes pathways into Initial Teaching Training.

v Working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact jpalmer@nexusmat.org

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

For more information and an application form to apply please either contact jpalmer@nexusmat.org or download the application pack from our website: www.beechacademy.org

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.