Higher Level Learning Ambassador (Wyndham Spencer Academy)
Location: Wyndham Street, Alvaston Derby DE24 0EP, UK
Salary: NJC 12- NJC 16 (£23,794 - £25,391)
Education Phase: Primary
Job Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Application Deadline: Monday, 19th May 2025
Interview Date: 23/05/2025
About us
Calling all Higher-Level Teaching Assistants who are driven to make a difference…
* Can you make learning exciting and inspire children?
* Do you love to make a difference to the learning of all children, regardless of their starting points?
* Can you make every moment count?
* Are you able to help children exceed expectations?
If you said ‘YES’ to each of these, you could be the right person for Wyndham Spencer Academy!
Wyndham Spencer Academy is an outstanding primary school situated in Derby city. We are proud to share our status as a World Class School, which strives to be creative, inspiring, and empowering for our children and staff. As a Research School, our practice is rooted in evidence, and staff engage in research as a cornerstone of quality first teaching to ensure our children achieve personal GREATness. We are a team of dedicated practitioners committed to offering the best for our children. Would you like to be part of our exciting journey?
Our children are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:
* Is a creative thinker
* Puts children at the heart of decision-making
* Has a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude
* Is research-driven and evidence-informed
* Wants to make a difference in the lives of all children they support
* Is a team player
In return, we will offer you:
* A collaborative ethos, working with other schools and colleagues to develop practice
* A creative and unique environment, rich in innovative approaches
* Access to high-quality CPD through in-house training, the Derby Research School, the Teaching School Hub, and Spencer Academies Trust
* An inclusive and welcoming team to work alongside
Spencer Academies Trust is an educational charity, Multi-Academy Trust, and Sponsor of Academies. We have approximately 18,000 children and young people and employ over 2,500 staff across the East Midlands. We aspire to be a leading regional high-performing Trust with a national reputation for excellence.
We currently have 17 primary academies, 8 secondary academies, and 1 primary-aged special school. All benefit from collaboration and shared values. Our schools aim to deliver results that compete with the highest performing schools, providing a broad, opportunity-rich curriculum to develop well-rounded global citizens.
Mission & Vision
Mission: To deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Vision: Spencer Academies Trust provides outstanding education for local children.
Our Beliefs
* All children have a right to a quality education and a secure progression route.
* Schools are stronger when they collaborate and operate as a family.
* We develop the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, sharing responsibility for quality and outcomes.
Applicants are expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations. The Safer Recruitment policy requires applications via our portal; CVs are not accepted, and references are requested before interview.
School visits are welcome on Tuesday 6th May at 4 pm and Thursday 8th May at 1:30 pm. Contact Mrs. A. Johnson at 01332 571153 or ajohn@wyndhamspencer.org.uk for visits or queries.
Closing date & shortlisting: Monday, 19th May. Interviews: Friday, 23rd May. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted via our Every Candidate Portal. New users can register; existing users can sign in. To apply directly, click ‘Apply Now’ at the bottom of the page.
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including DBS and safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity involving children.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident committed employer.
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