Teaching Assistant
About This Role
Do you have zero experience working in education but want to?
Are you looking to spend more flexible time with your loved ones?
Are you looking to have a 6 weeks summer holiday?
Are you passionate about truly making a difference in the lives of young people?
We currently have the following vacancy:
Teaching Assistants
We are looking for people who:
Thrive working in a challenging and rewarding environment
Are motivated to support the development of children’s social, life and independence skills.
Want to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Are interested in working with colleagues, families and external agencies to provide the best support possible.
Able to build positive relationships with young people.
Direct experience in education is not essential.
We can offer you:
A welcoming and positive working environment where wellbeing of students and staff is a priority.
High quality professional development and support including bespoke CPD.
- An experienced and supportive senior leadership team.
- An energetic, forward thinking, supportive staff team.
Progression opportunities across the Trust, including teacher training.
Local Government Pension Scheme with our contribution of 23%.
Mentoring by an existing staff member, supporting you through your first few months.
Start date: ASAP following the appropriate checks.
Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs as these will not be considered.
Visits to Stephenson Academy are welcomed by contacting our HR team on 01908 889400 or by emailing: hr@smkt.org.uk
Stephenson (MK) Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This commitment to robust Recruitment, Selection and Induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required prior to commencement of this post
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be appointed.
NB - Qualification Certificates, Identification and Proof to work in the UK documents are required at Interview
Safeguarding Statement
Stephenson (MK) Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Stephenson (MK) Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.