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About our School
Nottingham HOPE Academy - formerly Hospital and Home Education Learning Centre (HHELC)
Nottingham HOPE Academy is a school based in Nottingham City which caters for pupils and young people with a range of medical or mental health needs. The school is located on four sites.
About the Trust
This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.
We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.
Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus and workforce engagement statement for further information.
Our Opportunity
This role is part of ‘Sensory Pathways’, which is predominantly working in pupils’ homes, or occasionally at the Children’s Hospital School (at Queen’s Medical Centre)
We are looking for ‘the right person for a position to change lives’. This role has been created to support children and families in removing barriers to regular education attendance. Nottingham HOPE Academy is a unique alternative educational provision in the City of Nottingham so if you’re interested, a call or visit to learn more about us is strongly encouraged!
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teaching Assistant to join our team of dedicated staff. You will be an experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked in a specialist education setting, or within a mainstream and have substantial SEND experience.
This role will have a focus on planning and delivering an outreach programme for pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) who are not attending school for health reasons. The curriculum is delivered in the home, or occasionally at the Children’s Hospital School, on a 1:1 basis. Candidates must have access to a car and business insurance included. Payment of mileage and off-site travel can be claimed for.
Knowledge of SEN is essential, alongside the ability to respond quickly and flexibly to the complex needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people, and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs. You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with students and their families, and then assess the attainment and progress of our students, in order to help them succeed.
This role is 0.4 (15 hours/2 days per week). For the right candidate, this role could be combined with the 0.6 Teaching Assistant vacancy that we have advertised to create a full time post.
What you can expect from us
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
1. 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.
2. Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
3. Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
4. Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
5. An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
6. The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
7. Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
8. Flexible working policies
9. Cycle to Work Scheme
10. Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
To apply
If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You'll find it under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.
In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Further information
For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact us on the number provided.
Further information can be found on our school website, Nottingham HOPE Academy - Vacancies
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people 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 young people. 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 gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check website.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
Safeguarding Statement
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people 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 young people. 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.