We are looking to appoint from a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible Teaching Assistant to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful teaching team in a busy working environment.

We welcome applications from Teaching Assistants who have previously worked in mainstream or special needs schools. You must have a broad knowledge of SEN and able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people ages 6 to 16. Staff who join us at Lotus Academy will be provided with high quality professional development which will include a robust induction programme and a mentor.

As part of the role you would be working as part of a team supporting whole class lessons, group work and working one to one with pupils. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our pupils.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

· Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.

· Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

· Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

· Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

· An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

· The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

· Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

· Flexible working policies

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Holly Whitehead, Deputy Head Teacher: hwhitehead@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 and 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.