Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5Working patternFull time (Can be done as a job share): 35 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (Paid 44.6)Contract typeFixed term - TBCFull-time equivalent salary£22,667 - £22998.15 plus £750 SSA, ACTUAL salary £19,388.51 - £19,671.24, plus SSA £750What skills and experience we're looking forJob Title: Teaching AssistantReference No(s): QA TA 0924FTESalary: £22,667 - £22998.15 plus£750 SSA, ACTUAL salary £19,388.51 - £19,671.24, plus SSA £750Hours:35 hours per week, 39 weeks ayear (Paid 44.6)Location: Quest Academy, Rugby, CV22 5PEInterviews: TBCStart Date:TBCBe part of a team that ispassionate and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of thepupils and their families; in an innovative academy in Rugby, for children andyoung people with autism and/or social, emotional and mental health needs.About UsIn September 2019, MacIntyreAcademies Trust opened a new and exciting Academy in a purpose-built state ofthe art building in Rugby, Warwickshire for children and young people withsocial, emotional and mental health needs and/or autism, aged between 7 yearsand 17 years. The academy has specialist facilities including a sensory room,therapy room, interactive immersive classroom, soft play room, recording studioand photography suite. We are very proud of our holistic curriculum whichenables the pupils to benefit from blended therapy in the classroom. We have acafé located at the front of the academy where parents can meet and the pupilscan display the items they have made within the academy which will be availableto purchase. We are passionate to support our pupils and families from thelocal community to ensure the best outcomes.Whilstthe new building was being constructed the academy was located in a modern academybuilding on the outskirts of Nuneaton and opened with 30 pupils in September2017 rising to 55 pupils in September 2018 and currently 97.MacIntyre Academies is delighted to have been chosen to set up this newAcademy whichjoined theexisting 'Endeavour Academy' in Oxford whichopened in 2014 and 'Discovery Academy' which opened in September 2015 andVenture in 2020. MacIntyre Academies is sponsored by MacIntyre Charity,which over the last 50 years, has developed a strong reputation nationally, asa high quality, personcentredorganisation.The RoleWe are currently recruitingfor an inspirational Teaching Assitant to join this exciting academy, this areally exciting opportunity to be part of something very special.Reportingto the Class Teacher or in their absence the Higher Level Teaching Assistantyou will be responsible for the support and deliveryof teaching and learning at key stages 2, 3, 4 and post 16. You will model best practice and provideeffective communication surrounding lesson requirements.Youwill also work closely with internal and external stakeholders to successfullycontribute to the delivery of the vision, ethos, aims and objectives of theacademy; in turn, enabling successful learning and achievement by young peopleand sustained improvement in their spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mentaland physical well-being in preparation for the opportunities, responsibilitiesand experiences of adult life.Previous experience is not requiredto apply for this role;however, you must be an effective, confidentcommunicator and able to keep accurate records such as the recording oflearning outcomes with excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate anapproach of facilitation and reflective practice within the role.You will be working to supportchildren, young people, and their families at Quest Academy.About YouAre you committed to person centredapproaches? Want to support families and young people to have a powerful voice?Value the importance of a person-centred transition and curriculum? Haveambition for young people?We are looking for applicants whohave an outstanding track record in promoting and delivering person centrededucation and support for children and young people who have social, emotionaland mental health needs and/or Autism.It is also desirable for the postholder to be able to drive and have access to their own transportWhat the school offers its staffBenefitsIn return, we can offer you:A competitive salaryA local government pension schemeFamily friendly policiesWellbeing, Bereavement and MenopausePoliciesAn Employee Assistance Programme tosupport your health and wellbeing and access to various perks includingdiscounts including Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and many moreAnnual flu jabsCycle to work schemeAccess to further professional development through theTrust's Leadership ProgrammesTraining and DevelopmentAccess to Blue Light Card which offersthousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency andsocial care staffDeath in ServiceEnhanced DBS Certificate (paid for byMacIntyre Academies)We also have an active employeeengagement programme which includes termly 'You Are Awesome' awards, an annualBig Thank You Day and a Trust Wide Annual Conference.MacIntyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguardingand promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhancedDisclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS UpdateService together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtainingreferences. This post includes engagingin regulated activity relevant to children and is exempt from theRehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 and the amendments to the ExceptionsOrder 1975, 2013 and 2020. Furtherinformation about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: DBSfiltering guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) It is an offenceto apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activityrelevant to children. Referees will beasked to assess suitability of candidates to work with vulnerable adults,children or young people and will be verbally verified. Individual Safeguarding Policies for ourAcademies can be found on our website under 'Essential Information' andcandidates will be asked about this as part of the recruitment process.In line with theupdate to KSCIE 2022 MacIntyre Academies will carry out an online search of thecandidate once the shortlisting process has been completed as part of their duediligence. This may involve a google search of the candidate's name, looking atthe top three search results over the past three years. If any incidents orissues are identified that are publicly available online this will be exploredwith the candidate at interview stage.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.