Teaching Assistant

Phoenix Park Academy and Sevenhills Academy are alternative provision academies in North East Lincolnshire and proud members of Wellspring Academy Trust. Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve. As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

What we are about:

Relationships

Unconditional Positive Regard

Trauma-informed Practice

Restorative Practice

CPD

Pupil-focused

Needs-focused

What our staff say:

“Sevenhills have a fantastic team, we support, challenge and grow together for the good of the students”

What our students say:

“All staff care about me, I know this because we get to talk to them like adults, they listen and always make me feel safe.” What development opportunities are available? We are well equipped to support career development at all levels, including routes into teaching.

We have:

Access to a network of Expert Practitioners

Teaching school

CPD TV channel

These posts are for staff who will support students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and academic learning within the classroom as part of a team of 2 staff with up to 8 students. Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting and leading small groups and individuals with Maths, English, Reading, SEMH, vocational and practical activities, supporting pupils to develop resilience, social skills and self-esteem, and deploying effective strategies for supporting pupils with a range of behavioural needs.

Your role will require you:

To be a calm, regulated presence to support children with all emotions

Support the teacher in facilitating learning and helping to raise educational standards

Assist in the production of classroom and specialist resources

The Executive Leadership team are happy to be contacted for any further information and visits to our sites are welcome. Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post. For more information please visit the Trust website www.wellspringacademytrust.co.uk