Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Blackpool Aspire Academy
Academy: Blackpool Aspire Academy
Contract: Fixed-Term until 25/07/2025, Part time (32 hours), TT +2 days
Salary: NJC, Grade C, Points 5 to 6 on the NJC Pay Scale
(Salary will be pro rata - £18,215 to £18,504 per annum)
Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 12th February 2025
Start date: 09/03/2025
Join Team FCAT
Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary, and all-through schools. Our values of excellence, integrity, and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do, and their outcomes and successes drive us.
About Aspire Academy
Blackpool Aspire Academy opened in 2014 after a merger of Bispham High School and Collegiate High School. The school moved into its current building in 2015 and shares an entrance with Highfurlong School. The FCAT sponsors the school.
Blackpool Aspire Academy has the motto: “Success, nothing less!” and encourages all pupils to aspire to achieve their potential in a stimulating learning environment. The school follows six core values under the acronym ASPIRE: achievement and attainment, success, progress, inspiration, resilience, and enriched opportunities.
Students are encouraged to pursue their goals with various extra-curricular activities organized to help develop new interests and skills. Learning opportunities extend outside the classroom with a range of academic clubs.
Why choose FCAT?
* Ongoing CPD including New - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset
* Term time employment supporting longer holidays
* New - 25% discount for FCAT in-house Breakfast and After School Club provisions
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - employer contributions above 16%
* Modern school building with excellent facilities for learners and colleagues
* 24/7 access to free health support services via Smartclinic
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free annual flu vaccine
* Blackpool Council travel discount
* Childcare voucher scheme
* Free eye tests
* Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter
How to apply:
To apply for this post please visit our website and complete the online application form at www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies
Closing time and date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 12th February 2025
Interview and Assessment date is TBC
For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Gayle Straughair at g.straughair@aspire.fcat.org.uk
The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all and safeguarding the welfare of all learners, staff, and visitors.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months
Pay: £18,215.00-£18,504.00 per year
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 09/03/2025
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