Teaching Assistant Level 3
Position: Teaching Assistant – Level 3
Salary: NJC 15-20 £29,093.00 - £31,586.00 -FTE Actual Salary (£25,512.32 -£27,698.49)
Location: Becton School
Contract type: Term time plus 5 days (INSET days) Permanent, Full time 37 hours
Closing date: 9:00am Thursday 5th December 2024
Interview date: Thursday 12th December 2024
About Us
We are a Hospital School who work with pupils with a variety of medical and mental health conditions across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant who has a real passion to support and enable the learning and development of the children at Becton School. The position will appeal to experienced teaching assistants and, in particular, individuals who have other skills/experience in mental health, as we feel these attributes will complement the role well. We are looking for practitioners who have an innovative approach to their work and aren’t afraid to think of new and interesting approaches to the support they offer.
Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day to day practice ensuring that learners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.
The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families. Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, which is included in the recruitment pack for this advert.
Our Opportunity
The successful candidate will primarily be at our Becton Site provision in Beighton.
Whether you are an experienced teaching assistant who has worked within specialist education or someone who has exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.
What you can expect
- An exciting opportunity to join a growing academy with Becton School
- An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education system
- Access to tailored CPD through Nexus Academies Trust and the Opportunity Area which includes pathways into Initial Teaching Training
- Working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities
Further information
We strongly recommend that you visit us so that we can talk with you about this unique and career-defining opportunity and you will have a chance to see what we have to offer.
For an informal and confidential conversation about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Karon Ransom on 0114 305 3121 or kransom@nexusmat.org
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
This post involves working with children and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
To apply, please download an application form from the bottom of this page and send your completed application to becton@nexusmat.org by the closing date.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.