Teaching Assistant

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

The role of Teaching Assistant is a key appointment. We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic individuals who have a genuine care and passion for making a difference to the lives of the students we serve. The successful applicants will provide specific support to individual and/or groups of young people in facilitating their learning and personal progress, promoting the achievement of high standards and supporting them in reaching their personal goals. You will work under the guidance of our teaching and SEND teams to support students both in the classroom and in intervention settings.

This is a fantastic time to join our small, vibrant and caring learning community at Six Villages. We provide students with a safe, positive environment to explore, learn, investigate and develop into confident young adults who are ready to enter an ever changing and competitive world. We aim to stretch, to stimulate and grow a love of life-long learning. We know that academic achievement of the highest order is within our reach and we strive to become a truly outstanding academy.

With this in mind we are looking for exceptional professionals to join our staff body who demonstrate the ability to achieve outstanding student outcomes and make a significant difference to the lives of the young people at Six Villages. The academy offers an excellent induction. We actively promote continuing professional development and encourage staff to pursue all enhancement programmes. To further your insight into our academy, please take a tour of our website at www.ormistonsixvillagesacademy.co.uk and read the September 2017 and the November 2022 Ofsted report via the link which can be found on the website under Key Information/Ofsted.

Why work for 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, you can be sure of a role with 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 - receiving bespoke and holistic support from 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

About you

Our ideal candidates will have good subject knowledge along with a record of successful professional practice and have an awareness of, and commitment to, safeguarding practices and behaviour management strategies. Teaching Assistants at our academy are offered the opportunity to complete teaching assistant qualifications through our apprenticeship partners.

Benefits of working for Ormiston Six Villages include:

• generous pension
• free on-site parking
• comprehensive CPD provision
• loyalty deals in staff canteen
• access to an employee assistance programme
• 20% discount on childcare fees at Potter’s Houses
• discount at Specsavers for VDU users
• cycle to work scheme
• discount at Virgin Atlantic
• free tea and coffee making facilities

If you have any further queries or wish to arrange a tour of the academy, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Canadas, Administration Manager, on 01243 546802 or by email ccs@ormistonsixvillages.org.uk.

If you are patient, motivated and passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and want to be part of a dedicated team working to make a real difference in students’ lives, we would welcome an application from you!

Please apply before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date and close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Six Villages 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. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

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: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

All the academy policies can be found here: https://ormistonsixvillagesacademy.co.uk/key-info/policies