Teaching Assistant

School
Lime Hills Academy
Location
North Somerset, Southwest
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£16,724
Start Date
1st September 2022
Expires
5th June 2022 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1238367
Start Date
1st September 2022
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1238367

We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Teaching Assistants to join us as we open our brand new Cabot Learning Federation SEMH Special School in September 2022.  

This exciting opportunity will see the new SEMH Special School launched as a new academy in temporary accommodation in Nailsea, North Somerset.  

There, it will initially provide approximately 20 places for children of both sexes in the age range 11-14. Subject to achieving the required planning consents, from September 2024, the school will move to new purpose-built accommodation in Churchill, North Somerset. 

The new CLF SEMH Special School will provide 65 places for children of both sexes aged 5-16 with a primary need of social, emotional and mental health. 

CLF propose to offer children across four key stages the opportunity to connect with and better understand themselves, their communities and the wider world. The school will offer an individualised curriculum that will focus on supporting pupils to discover their talents and develop their strengths. 

As part of the CLF family of schools in the region, the new SEMH Special School will sit alongside Snowdon Village, a multi-site alternative provision which has more than ten years of expertise. 

As a new school opening in an established multi-academy trust, the successful applicant will have a unique opportunity to craft an exceptional learning environment for a new generation of learners, re-shaping the educational landscape and positively influencing a whole community.  

The CLF is a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.  

 We encourage a flexible working approach and will accept applications for full time and part time hours. If this is applicable, please note this within your application form.  

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant - Level 1, 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.) Support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques to enable them to access the curriculum, engage with their learning and achieve their full potential. Takes responsibility for implementing planned learning activities/ teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to students’ responses as appropriate. Deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as social and emotional well-being. Works collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role.

About the Academy & Cabot Learning Federation

The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We currently sponsor eight secondary academies, nine primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision and an alternative provision which consists of one primary and three secondary phases. CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We are proud to be part of a vibrant community and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupils needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. 

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. 

Safeguarding Statement:

CLF SEMH Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.