Vacancies

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Salary Scale D 5-6 (pro rata)
31 hours per week, term time plus one week
Salary range Scale D point 5 £24,790 to Scale D point 6 £25,183 (Pro Rata)
Actual Salary £17,789 to £18,071

Our aim is to provide a transformative education for the children of our community, by treating every child as the blessing that they are.
We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible colleagues to provide in-class and one-to-one support for our students in line with their Special Educational Needs. You will be joining a small team and will work across a wide variety of subject areas demonstrating a commitment to helping our students make good progress.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:

• A good secondary education with GCSEs in English and Maths as a minimum. The post would also be suitable for a graduate who has an interest in education
• The desire to help young people fulfil their potential
• The ability to form positive and supportive relationships with young people
• The ability to work proactively, use initiative and work well as part of a team
• Flexibility and the ability to react quickly to changing daily routines
• Proven experience of working with vulnerable students is an advantage as such qualities are essential requirements to work in this challenging but extremely rewarding position

Open Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to relevant checks in line with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding procedures.

Completed application forms should be returned to patotheprincipal@open-academy.org.uk email address.

Closing date for application: TBC