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Teaching Assistants - Portland Academy

Job Summary
Contract Type:
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Working Pattern:
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Advert Start Date:
12/10/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 09/11/2017 10:57
Salary:
Grade D: £14176 - £14831pa (actual salary – 37 hours)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
167713
Employment Location:
Portland Academy
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
9 Nov
Further Information
Portland Academy
Weymouth Road
Sunderland
SR3 2NQ
Tel: (0191) 553 6050

Portland Academy is a successful secondary special academy for students aged 11-19. The population is predominantly students with severe or profound learning difficulties and those with associated autism. It is part of the Ascent Academies Trust, comprising five special academies across the region. As part of the staff team, you will play a key role in the achievement of small groups of students.

Position: Teaching Assistants (temporary)
Grade Grade D: £14176 - £14831pa (actual salary – 37 hours)
Hours/ Weeks 1 post: 37 hours per week, Term time only 39 weeks
1 post: 32.5 hours per week, Term time only 39 weeks

Candidates should have a good understanding of students with severe and profound learning difficulties, complex medical needs, and challenging behaviours; be well organised and be able to work as part of a team. Candidates will possess GCSE A*-C or equivalent in Maths and English and an NVQ3 teaching assistant qualification or equivalent.

The above post is temporary for 2 terms.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people with Special Needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded from the website www.ascenttrust.org listed under job vacancies. Completed applications are to be returned via email to HR@ascenttrust.org or direct to Portland Academy, FAO Adam Raine.

Closing Date: Monday 31st October at 12 noon
Interviews: Friday 11th November 2017
Please note
This job is closed for applications.