Teaching Assistant (COLL)
Education Impact Academy Trust, Stockland Green, Birmingham
Teaching Assistant (COLL)
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Education Impact Academy Trust, Stockland Green, Birmingham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 21 Apr | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 07811fe46a3e48779bead34874e2f7fc
Location ref: Stockland Green, Birmingham
Full Job Description
- An NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- A minimum GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above (or equivalent)
- A good understanding of how students learn and develop in education
- The ability to support teachers in meeting the needs of all students, including mentoring, pastoral care and assisting with the physical care of students as and when required
- The ability to work with individuals and small groups of students
- Excellent communication and written skills with high expectations of learning and behaviour
- The ability to support students in the classroom and whilst out in the community
Education Impact Academy Trust is a MAT incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School and Mayfield School. The Hive College is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection. Our adopted college motto is 'Believing is achieving', which resonates through everything we do at The Hive and it's at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum. As part of our on-going development of a highly successful specialist college, we have a Teaching Assistant vacancy to join our team of professional and dedicated people. The college is a very happy and positive working environment. All staff are friendly and very supportive, we have excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning and prepare our students for adulthood. We believe that 'Better Never Ends'., Education Impact Academy Trust (EIAT) is three Special Schools and a Specialist College (19-25). We also have two mainstream day nurseries. You will work with a team of staff to support children and young people to reach their full educational potential. We believe that 'Better Never Ends'. You may work with individuals who have physical disabilities, sensory impairments (i.e. hearing or visual), speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these challenges. A key aspect of working within EIAT is that we identify individual needs and create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment. We take staff wellbeing and CPD very seriously and your professional development will provide you with a whole range of opportunities and equip you for a great career. We have 10 CPD days per year offering plenty of opportunity for your professional development. We want to engage all staff to support each other and feel included in our collaborative environment. Staff are trained to a high level and apply skills and knowledge together for the benefit of all. - Happy and enthusiastic staff and students who are proud of their college.
- A supportive working environment that promotes teamwork among the staff.
- A friendly and motivated staff team.
- A collaborative and inclusive culture.
- A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
- Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
- We offer 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
- Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF - free totally confidential support.
- Access to discounts and offers via BHSF.
- Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme for Teachers.
- Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years' plus service and 34 following 10 years' plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
- Onsite parking at all sites.
- We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA's, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers. If you are determined, ambitious, hardworking and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/teaching-assistant-coll-126720505