Salary Range: Band 3 FTE £26,182 - £28,440. Actual starting salary £22,456 with performance based yearly increments.

Working weeks: 39 weeks (Term Time) and Parent/Open evening as required
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (08:00-16:00 Mon-Thurs and 08:00 – 15:30 Fri).

Part Time Hours Considered (minimum 25 hours over 5 days)

Due to an increase in student numbers, we are looking to recruit three encouraging and committed Teaching Assistants who share the drive and passion necessary to ensure every student achieves their potential. Working in partnership with class teachers and the pastoral team, you will be a champion for SEN students. 

We are two aspirational and ambitious Academies based in Essex, just 35 minutes from London. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our students aged 11-14 whilst the Upper Academy specialises in our 14-19 year cohorts. The Academies are approximately 1 mile apart.

The appointed Teaching Assistants will begin their BA career at the Academy best suited to their skill set. 

We are dedicated to supporting staff to build a fulfilling career. As a new member of staff you will be offered excellent support and development, with routes into teacher training offered to candidates looking to pursue a teaching career. 

The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills to able to establish positive relationships with both students and teaching staff. Knowledge of SEN and previous work experience in a primary or secondary school setting is desired but not essential.

To be considered for the post you must:

· Have 5 GCSE Grade C or above (or equivelent) including English and Mathematics

· Be able to evidence the ability to work independently, using own initiative and be able to make decisions confidently

· Have a patient, encouraging and resilient demeanour

· have excellent interpersonal skills with clear and concise communication

If you can enthuse, engage, motivate and challenge students to make exceptional progress then please download and complete our application form and return it to our Recruitment Coordinator, Dani Silk - recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk

Closing Date: Midday, Tuesday 03rd July 2024

Position Available: ASAP

Tours of the Academies will be available for shortlisted candidates.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.