What skills and experience we're looking for
GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English
• A recognised and relevant vocational qualification (NVQ3) as well as having or working towards the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant qualification and/or equivalent proven practical work experience
• Awareness of specialist curriculum area, and proven practical application in a similar environment
• Previous experience of working effectively with young people preferably in a school setting
• Supervisory experience
• Basic knowledge of ICT
• Experience of implementing national curriculum and relevant strategies • Working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Can use ICT effectively to support learning
• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team
What the school offers its staff
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
• Holiday Entitlement. minimum 35 days(subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
• Financial, offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
• Lifestyle and Wellbeing, discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Motoring, access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*,discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
• Pension, excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Personal and professional, we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.
Commitment to safeguarding
Carlton le Willows Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check).