Level 2 Teaching Assistant (supporting children with SEMH) (Portland Spencer Academy)
Location: Portland Spencer Academy, Westwick Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4HB, UK
Salary: Salary Pay Range NJC07 - NJC11 (£21,966 - £23,414 actual salary) - Start ASAP
Education Phase: Primary
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Application Deadline: Friday, 7th February 2025
Interview Date: 11th February 2025
About Us
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly skilled, committed, and flexible Level 2 Teaching Assistant, with experience of working with SEMH children, to join our friendly and supportive team. Portland Spencer Academy is part of the Spencer Academies Trust and benefits from a range of opportunities for further development.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has the desire to work in our inclusive and child-centred school where we believe every child can ASPIRE and succeed;
* An excellent practitioner who has relevant experience and/or qualifications to support children with additional SEMH needs;
* An individual who has an understanding and experience of working with children with SEMH difficulties in mainstream or specialist settings and responds positively and with patience to the challenges these children face;
* Someone who has high expectations of children’s learning and can motivate children so they can flourish and achieve their potential;
* A person who builds strong relationships with children based on clear boundaries, empathy, and fairness with a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice;
* Someone who understands our community and our passion for inclusion and who is able to build supportive relationships within a team for the benefit of the children;
* Someone who is reflective and continually seeks to improve their practice;
* An energetic individual who smiles often, challenges positively, and drives change for the benefit of all;
* Someone who has patience, resilience, and a desire to make a difference;
* An individual who starts each day afresh with positivity and enthusiasm;
* Has relevant qualifications and training i.e., NVQ/CACHE in working with children;
* Has excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
At Portland Spencer Academy, we ASPIRE in all that we do, ensuring the very best for every child.
Our children expect you to:
* Always smile and listen to our ideas;
* Succeed in teaching and see potential in us;
* Praise us when we make good choices;
* Inspire us and include everyone;
* Respect us and other members of staff;
* Everyone should have fun!
Portland Spencer Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ school (November 2023) which reflects our whole school community’s desire to deliver our children the very best education. We pride ourselves on learning which has kindness and creativity at its core, but which sets children up for a lifetime of success.
How to Apply
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Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment.
The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision.
Closing date for applications: 7th February 2025 - 9:00 am
Interviews will take place on 11th February 2025.
Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.
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