Job Title: Teaching Assistant
About this Role
Vacancy for Level 2 Teaching Assistant (POD)
Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Points 5-7
Hours: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks
This is a role with an opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and progress of our POD pupils, working to provide one-to-one and group support or teaching. You will be adapting teaching resources, thinking of new ways to learn, being fun and creative in your approach and adaptable to students’ needs. Our Teaching Assistants are highly valued in our school and you will work closely with our SEND team to provide our students with the best possible educational opportunities. An element of your duties will also include preparation of engaging teaching resources and displays.

_ The opportunity:_

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning
• An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting pupils’ learning and the curriculum
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• Valuable experience if you wish to go into teaching
• Term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life
• To get involved in every aspect of school life, including outdoor and active learning experiences

_ The ideal candidate:_

• Will possess GCSE English & Maths Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent
• Will be an experienced TA who is flexible and able to remain calm when dealing with challenging behaviour
• Able to inspire young people, enthusiastic and confident
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• Can be adaptable, take on board new ideas and think on their feet
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues
• Will demonstrate adaptability to changing priorities and good initiative
• Experience of delivering targeted interventions
• Be familiar with and supportive of a therapeutic approach to behaviour
• Be experienced in working with children who can present with detrimental behaviours

About North Cambridge Academy
Our school opened in 2013 and since 2015 has been categorised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We are located in Cambridge and we are a growing school at the heart of its diverse community. Recently, North Cambridge Academy has become a Trauma-Informed School and our values are to ensure that every child is Hardworking, Ambitious, Creative, Confident and Kind. The school’s purpose is to ensure every child is known, valued and supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner.
Our school holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Ofsted cited that pupils confirmed that the school’s pledges are at the heart of what makes North Cambridge Academy unique. Pupils at the school said that they feel safe, and they reported that they could talk to any member of staff if they had a concern. For more information about North Cambridge Academy please click here

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