About This Role
Ormiston South Parade Academy is a vibrant learning community with highly committed staff striving to achieve the best outcomes for our pupils.
We are seeking an energetic, experienced and motivated SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support our Early Years pupils. Our SEND team is a forward thinking, vibrant group of people committed to helping our pupils achieve their very best. You will be required to support the children individually as well as work with the children within a whole class and group setting. The post will involve supporting the children’s learning, social and personal care needs. It is expected that the successful candidate will liaise with the parents, staff and outside agencies around the needs of the pupils.
The position will be term time only plus training days, 15 hours per week and the post is temporary to 31st August 2025, to be reviewed Summer Term 2025.
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust. Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
* The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive.
* Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve.
* Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities.
* A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.
If you believe you have the skills, energy and experience this post requires, we would be delighted to hear from you. To arrange an informal discussion about the post please contact Ruth Barber, Academy Business Manager on 01472 231659.
To apply for the position, please complete the application form linked above. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
The post is covered by Part 7 of the immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Ormiston South Parade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
The Academy’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found here.
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