We are looking for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Literacy) to join our supportive and talented team at Bristol Brunel Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: CLF Grade C (£27,964 - £30,146)
Term time only - actual starting salary: £23,945
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start date: ASAP
Bristol Brunel Academy is a forward-thinking Academy based in Speedwell, Bristol, rated “Good” by Ofsted in 2023. We are consistently over-subscribed in every year group and have a positive growing reputation within our community.
The Academy celebrates diversity and serves a vibrant multi-cultural in-take, which reflects our local community. Bristol Brunel's leadership and staff are passionate about the development of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the Academy including representation within the staff body.
Our students are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our diverse community. Visitors comment on the 'pride' in the Academy from staff and students. All of our students benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment and state of the art facilities.
What we are looking for:
To be successful in the post, Bristol Brunel Academy are looking for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Literacy) to assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues (e.g. the Principal, SENCo and/or INCo, phase leaders and class teachers.) The successful candidate will be required to plan and run literacy interventions to provide specialist support and expertise, working with students in small groups and some one-to-one sessions. Along with interventions, the successful candidate will test and monitor students' developing reading skills, working closely with the Literacy Lead to improve outcomes in literacy. Training in the use of NGRT and other literacy packages will be provided. The successful candidate will have a passion for the importance of literacy in supporting students' attainment as well as social and emotional well-being. We are looking for someone who can work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role. Support, advise, coach and/or monitor less experienced staff as required.
Your opportunity:
Not only will you be working within one of our fantastic academies, but you will be a part of a diverse Federation working alongside professional and inspirational people. The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to providing the very best learning experiences for every young person we educate which you can be a part of. You will have access to our generous benefits package including excellent annual leave entitlement, access to our pension scheme and a number of other well-being benefits. You will be working within a large multi-academy trust which provides dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to gain experience within other departments and CLF functions.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal by clicking ‘Apply’ on this page and then logging into your account/registering for an account. CVs will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application.
Please note updates regarding an application, which could include an invite to interview, will be sent to the email address used when registering an account. Copies of all correspondence will also appear under the ‘messages’ section, in the event that emails are being directed to a ‘junk’ or ‘trash’ folder please make regular checks on the status of an application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Safeguarding and pre-employment checks:
The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.
The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
#J-18808-Ljbffr