PART TIME INCLUSION SUPPORT ASSISTANT (Ref: C1170)

Trent Campus, St Mary's Drive

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0LL

Principal: Mr N A Holmes, B.A (Hons) NPQH

11-18 Co-educational: 2096 on Roll: 346 in the Sixth Form

This is a superb opportunity to join the support staff of this vibrant and successful Academy Trust. 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and versatile person for the following role:

PART TIME INCLUSION SUPPORT ASSISTANT (Ref: C1170)

Grade 4 ~ Actual salary £8,552 - £9,034

(Term-Time Only) - 3 Days a Week

Temporary to cover Maternity Leave

The de Ferrers Academy has gained a reputation for high levels of academic achievement, demonstrated by another extremely successful year for our students at GCSE and A-level, being the best on record.  We have a positive ethos and excellent staff/student relationships, together with a commitment to the personal and professional development of our staff.    In recent years, the Academy has developed a national reputation for innovation and success in Learning technologies and ICT. The Academy is an Apple Regional Training Centre, with 1:1 use of iPads for all Key Stage 4 and 5 students.

The Inclusion Support Assistant works under the guidance of teaching staff providing support and management of students, both in the classroom and outside the main teaching area and provides small support sessions for identified students. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent and have a good understand of areas of learning.  Should you require further details regarding the role, a full job description is available on the Academy website.

All prospective candidates are very welcome to visit the Academy, to tour and meet with members of the faculty, and meet with our students.  We are situated on the rural outskirts of Burton upon Trent, within easy access of Birmingham, Nottingham and Derby.  As the academy of choice for our local area, you will feel part of a supported community and, most importantly, a warm and friendly environment in which to educate our young people.  We offer an employee reward package which includes car leasing discounts and our own independent travel consultant. 

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to the successful candidate.

To apply for this role, please complete a support staff application form.  This can be accessed via the Academy's website, or alternatively please contact Samantha Lawless on 01283 239936. Please note completed applications should be received by 9:00 am on the closing date.

Closing date: Thursday 8^th June 2017

Interview date: Thursday 15^th June 2017

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.