All employees are expected to wholeheartedly commit to the Trust values and associated behaviours-We care, we are brave, we leave no one behind and we celebrate individuality. Fierté Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, reliable one-to-one support teaching assistant for SEND pupils at Violet Way Academy (Burton upon Trent). The role includes supporting a pupil with identified additional needs for 27.50 hours per week. At Violet Way Academy we want all our pupils to ‘Reach for the Stars’. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We pride ourselves on the welcoming, family-feel of our academy and can offer an incredible team; a warm, nurturing work environment; and development opportunities to support your own professional growth. Duties and Responsibilities: See Job Description/Person Specification In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. How to apply 1 .Download the application form – This should be located under "Supporting Documents" at the bottom of the job advert. 2. Complete the application form thoroughly. 3. Submit the form to either: office@violetway.org hr@fierte.org before the specified closing date. 4.If you have questions or need more details about the role, you're encouraged to contact the headteacher using the same emails or by calling 01283 248530. Application timeline Closing date: Monday 14 July 2025 Interview will take place on: Tuesday 15 July 2025 Please note that CV’s will NOT be accepted. Please note if you have not received communication from the school inviting you for an interview within ten working days of the closing date of the post, you can assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in the school and encourage you to apply for suitable vacancies in the future. Safeguarding Statement Fierté Multi-Academy Trust and Violet Way Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. A copy of Violet Way Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here Violet Way Safeguarding Policy