Teaching Assistant - Endeavour
Are you looking for a job where every day is different and you are making a real difference to pupils’ quality of education?
The Cedars Academy is an 11 to 18 academy in Birstall that is committed to exacting high standards, raising attainment and demanding creative excellence from its staff and pupils. At the Cedars Academy we are driven to ensure pupil success is at the core of all our work. We provide a vibrant and engaging curriculum which promotes the love of learning, and prepares young people for the next steps in their lives.
Endeavour is a Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) resource base on the Cedars Academy site that caters for young people with Education Health and Care plans. At Endeavour, we provide the very best of our broad, balanced and challenging Lionheart curriculum. We offer bespoke packages that aim to support our pupils to feel included, safe and secure.
We are currently looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant on a fixed term contract to start as soon as possible.
The role will work under the direct supervision of a teacher to provide support for teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with academy policies and procedures. This may include providing general support for whole class learning activities, or supporting individuals and or small groups of pupils.
Based at The Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire and part of the Lionheart Educational Trust
Approximately 16 hours per week – days and hours to be agreed with successful candidate.
Grade 6 pay point 9 - £13.46 per hour
Fixed term contract until 20 August 2026.
Interview date: as soon as possible
This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced disclosure and criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).
We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications and interview early if we receive a high volume of applicants.
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.
We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.
The Cedars 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.