The Role

Thank you for your interest in the Teaching Assistant role. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team and contribute to the continued success of Millbank Gardens Primary Academy.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To support students with their academic work and to improve their rate of progress, attainment and aspirations, including by providing outstanding phonics tuition, by delivering evidence-based interventions to small groups and individuals, by providing focused in-class support, and by running extra-curricular activities. To create a positive, caring learning environment where children are known, valued and safeguarded, and where individual needs are met.

To support students with their academic work and to improve their rate of progress, attainment and aspirations, including by providing outstanding phonics tuition, by delivering evidence-based MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

The successful candidate will be required to:

·        Work with teachers and other colleagues to establish a positive learning environment.

·        Work productively with children and with colleagues, setting high expectations, promoting a welcoming, inclusive environment, and fostering independence and resilience.

·        Assist with the design and implementation of educational plans to support the achievement of individuals with learning needs.

·        Deliver outstanding teaching of and tuition in phonics.

·        Deliver agreed teaching programmes and learning activities, showing fidelity to the programmes while making reasonable adjustments according to individual children’s needs.

·        Support children to access learning activities through specialist support.

·        Develop effective relationships with parents. 

·        Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers, as agreed with teachers.

Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:

·        A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues.

·        Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.

·        Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.

·        Mintago – employee benefits platform.

·        Employee Assistance Programme.

·        Access to a Virtual GP

·        Eye Care Voucher scheme.

·        Partnership with YellowNest -Salary sacrifice childcare

For further information regarding our staff benefits, please visit our website.