Education Phase: Through School
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Application Deadline: Friday, 20th December 2024
Interview Date: TBC
About Us
Quest Academy is for children and young people, aged 7 – 16 years who have additional needs associated with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC) or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. Opened in September 2017, Quest Academy is based in Rugby, Warwickshire.
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Reference No(s): QA TA 0924
Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (Paid 44.6)
Interviews: TBC
Start Date: TBC
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an inspirational Teaching Assistant to join this exciting academy. Reporting to the Class Teacher or in their absence the Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for the support and delivery of teaching and learning at key stages 2, 3, 4 and post 16. You will model best practice and provide effective communication surrounding lesson requirements.
You will also work closely with internal and external stakeholders to successfully contribute to the delivery of the vision, ethos, aims and objectives of the academy; enabling successful learning and achievement by young people and sustained improvement in their spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental and physical well-being in preparation for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
Previous experience is not required to apply for this role; however, you must be an effective, confident communicator and able to keep accurate records such as the recording of learning outcomes with excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate an approach of facilitation and reflective practice within the role.
You will be working to support children, young people, and their families at Quest Academy.
About You
Are you committed to person-centred approaches? Want to support families and young people to have a powerful voice? Value the importance of a person-centred transition and curriculum? Have ambition for young people?
We are looking for applicants who have an outstanding track record in promoting and delivering person-centred education and support for children and young people who have social, emotional and mental health needs and/or Autism. It is also desirable for the postholder to be able to drive and have access to their own transport.
In return, we can offer you:
* Excellent Local Government Pension
* MAT Life Day annually – we know life happens in term time too
* Enhanced Sick Pay
* Access to an excellent benefits and wellbeing package (including: retail, leisure, entertainment discounts, cycle to work scheme)
* Free eye tests through SpecSavers
* Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Telus Health (including counselling)
* Family friendly policies
* Access to further professional development through the Trust’s Leadership Programmes
* Self-service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information
* Recommend a Friend Scheme £100 Voucher
* Annual Big Thank You day for all employees
* 20 trained Mental Health First Aiders across the schools
MacIntyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references. This post includes engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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