Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5Working patternFull time: 30 hours a week, term time only (38 weeks a year)Contract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salaryActual annual salary £16,742 to £18,220 per annumWhat skills and experience we're looking forSELECTION CRITERIATeaching AssistantEssential:• Ability to relate well to children and adults• Ability to work flexibly, throughout the whole school, meeting the needs ofpupils in a range of contexts• Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in mathematics and English, or suitableequivalent experience• Understanding of child development and learning• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learningopportunities• Good organisational and interpersonal skills• Willingness and ability to undertake physical management of pupils,following appropriate training• Willingness to undertake First Aid training and to attend to the medical,first aid and personal needs of pupils.• Ability to take an active role in the support of PE lessons• Effective use of ICT to support learningDesirable:• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age• Team Teach trained• NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience• First aid trained• Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness ofrelevant legislation• General understanding of National Curriculum• Full driving licenceWhat the school offers its staffThe Gallery Trust is a Multi Academy Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes forSEND learners in Oxfordshire. The aim of the Trust is to provide outstanding education andsupport for young people with special needs and disabilities, enabled through:Commitment to special education - striving to provide the best specialist learningexperience for all studentsOpportunities for all to learn - ensuring that students and staff have access tolearning pathways which enhance their livesGenuine respect and value - creating relationships which promote trust, confidenceand respect within environments which are safe and secureThe Trust is on a continuing journey of expansion, growing from a Multi Academy Trustbased on a single academy in 2013, to its position as the largest Special Trust inOxfordshire.The Trust's vision is to continue to expand over the next five years, supporting a communityof converter academies, free schools and sponsored academies.All member academieshave the opportunity to share SEND expertise and to work with peers who share commonaims and goals.The Trust is committed to investment in learning, developing system leadership, working inpartnership and through a shared vision, enabling all students to reach their full potential.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 jobPlease download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tracked-link#track auxclick->tracked-link#track contextmenu->tracked-link#track" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="application_email" data-link-subject="8caa3307-4627-492d-9a62-ead0cb38fbf8" data-tracked-link-text="xezam-totug-kepem-zasim-pucik-byfod-kavun-cigug-gasyb-tumuv-sybec-dasog-halon-nifat-mihis-fidaz-kaxix" href="mailto:recruitment@iffleyacademy.co.uk?body=Regarding%20the%20job%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fteaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fteaching-assistant-c39c5111-0cc8-4d98-8564-31dd729a45c4&subject=Teaching%20Assistant%20job%20enquiry">recruitment@iffleyacademy.co.ukCVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.