Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people? Do you have a good understanding of child development and learning, plus a proven ability to work flexibly throughout a school in order to meet the needs of pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities? Then the role of Teaching Assistant at Iffley Academy could be just the opportunity you are looking for.
About the Academy
Part of The Gallery Trust, an expanding Special Needs Multi Academy Trust that’s dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire, Iffley Academy is well-established and has a very strong reputation and long and proud history. Judged as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015 and 2019, we are a warm and welcoming community with a passion for meeting the needs of students with a range of SEND and equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to live independent lives. Why not come and join our vibrant and thriving Academy in our brand-new school buildings?
About the role
Day-to-day, you will be responsible for helping with the educational and social development of pupils under the direction of the Head Teacher, SENCO and class teachers. As well as implementing Termly Outcome Plans and Individual Behaviour Plans, we will rely on you to provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to develop their social and independence skills and fully participate in activities. Working with other professionals like speech therapists and occupational therapists, when required, will, be important too, as will helping to monitor students’ progress and maintain accurate records. Put simply, this rewarding role involves setting appropriate boundaries for children, supporting them with their education and liaising with their families to get the best possible outcomes.
The rewards
As well as an attractive salary and excellent opportunity to further develop, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive induction, full training, a Local Government pension scheme, term time only working (with flexible working options and an early finish on Fridays), a free work experience café, a small on-site gym, staff parking and free tea and coffee.
What happens next?
We would be happy to invite you to visit the school. Please contact Jamie Brown on 01865 747606 or recruitment@iffleyacademy.co.uk to arrange a time and date. Alternatively, if you would like to apply immediately, please email your application form to: recruitment@iffleyacademy.co.uk You can download an application form and job pack from our website:
Closing date: 9am Friday 20th September
Iffley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Occupational Health check and a probationary period of 6 months. The Iffley Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of ethnic backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our school community.