Teaching Assistant

Qualifications

• Good standard of education (5 GCSEs with English and Maths C or above) or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Ability to plan and implement effective actions for children at risk of underachieving.
• Natural communicator with the ability to relate well to both children and adults.
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities.

What the school offers its staff: Four Acres Academy is a dynamic nursery, pre school and Primary school in Withywood, Bristol, where children are inspired to achieve, believe, and grow.

With a strong emphasis on community and personal development, the school offers a creative and engaging learning experience for all pupils.

Four Acres Academy is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

Our Culture and Offer: We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Four Acres Academy, you'll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Responsibilities

Further details about the role: Initially you will support a delightful child with autism, who attends our nurture base in the mornings and re-joins his class for the afternoons. This role will continue until the pupil moves to another setting (although there are no plans for this at present). At this point, the successful candidate will be deployed in line with current needs at the school.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Employment Checks

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).