Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will promote the inclusion of all our students, working for 30 hours per week (8.30am-3pm), 39 working weeks per year (school term time plus 1 week), this vacancy is a fixed term appointment to cover maternity leave.

You will have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every pupil and be able to relate to young people and adults within the learning environment and be versatile, resilient and able to adapt your practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages.

In liaison with the class teacher, you will work with students to target identified learning needs. You will also provide practical support in the classroom to students who have recognised learning needs, supporting them to achieve their potential. In addition, you will work with subject teachers to ensure lesson materials are used effectively in order for students to make the expected progress towards their target levels.

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is an 11-16 secondary Academy situated on the outskirts of Ipswich. With significant student growth over the last two academic years, we take pride in the high levels of support, care and challenge we offer all of our students. Endeavour students are warm, welcoming and willing to push themselves to succeed. Our fantastic staff are committed to providing a caring yet challenging environment in which young people can learn, develop and thrive.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, one of the oldest and largest school trusts in the country. OAT’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our curriculum is organised to allow a course of study that is broad, rich and flexible in supporting students. In addition, we offer our students a broad enrichment programme which all staff are encouraged to participate in.

In return, we will offer you:

• Access to a wide range of employee benefits
• Support from a high performing team and access to trust-wide subject networks
• An academy which is focused on supporting the well-being of staff

Please see the job description for full detail of the role. If you would like to contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact c.miller@oeacademy.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 5 December 2024, early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Endeavour 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