Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, the successful candidate will work closely with students who require additional support, both in the classroom and within our Success Centre. You will play a vital role in helping students achieve their potential by:

• Supporting teaching and learning for individuals or small groups
• Assisting with classroom delivery and interventions
• Monitoring student progress and behaviour
• Supporting reintegration and behaviour plans
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families
Your work will be guided by the SENCO and Success Centre Leaders and will be delivered across a variety of settings, including mainstream classes, withdrawal sessions, and learning hubs.

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.,
• A minimum of GCSE Grade A to C or Grade 4 or above passes in maths and English.
• Must be qualified to Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience of classroom support to students is desirable.
  
  Ormiston Forge Academy is a thriving secondary academy and sixth form located in the heart of Cradley Heath, West Midlands, with a proud history of academic excellence and community involvement. Our Academy is not just a workplace-we are a family.
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.


• 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
As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:
• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Automatic pay progression
• Generous pension and life cover
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
Our young people deserve nothing less than the best, so if you can be the best then we would like to hear from you!