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At Snowfields Academy, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed, no matter the challenges they face. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our teamsomeone who truly cares about supporting young people with learning difficulties and helping them reach their full potential.
This isnt just a jobits a chance to inspire, support, and empower students every single day.
Why Join Snowfields Academy?
A welcoming and supportive team who share your passion
A school where every child is valued and celebrated
A fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience perfect if you're considering a career in teaching!
What Youll Be Doing
Supporting students with learning difficulties, helping them gain confidence and skills.
Working alongside teachers to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Preparing the classroom, materials and displays.
Encouraging independence and resilience in every student.
Building strong relationships with students, families, and staff to ensure each child is supported. Raise self-esteem and encourage independent working.
Getting involved in school activities, trips, and real-world learning experiences.
Were seeking a passionate, resilient, and enthusiastic individual who loves working with young people. Whether you have experience in schools, youth work, or voluntary roles, what matters most is your commitment to supporting students and embracing our vision for continuous improvement.
Youll need GCSEs (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. In return, we offer a supportive team, a modern learning environment, and real opportunities for professional growth .
At Snowfields Academy, we hire for attitude if youre dedicated, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, wed love to hear from you!
If youre ready to make a real impact and be part of something amazing, wed love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with Snowfields Academy!
This is a permanent position based on 31.63 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9.15am - 4pm with 4.45pm finish every other Wednesday), Term Time + 1 week of inset. This position offers an actual salary of £17,944 per annum (£24,404 full time equivalent).
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Working with us at Snowfields Academy
Snowfields Academy opened in September 2020 as a new secondary provision for students with ASD. When full we will offer 140 places across year groups 7-13 for young people who are working at or close to age-related expectations. Class sizes are small with 12/13 in each class, supported by 2-3 teaching assistants according to need. We offer a range of GCSEs and other qualifications for young people on a blend of academic and vocational pathways.
The academy benefits from being a brand new school with a design tailored to the students it provides for, carefully considered to make the most of both its inside and outside environments in order to enhance the learning of its students. The environment supports specialisms in horticulture and catering with a purpose-designed teaching kitchen, servery and cafe, and internal and external horticulture facilities supporting our students into employment. We will work closely with local businesses to offer an outstanding range of work experience opportunities and supported internships.
At Snowfields Academy We
* Inspire and engage our children so they develop a lifelong love of learning, working towards the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at Key Stage 3
* Deliver a quality, inclusive education so all children are able to achieve to their full potential
* Create a learning environment where barriers to learning are overcome and students feel safe and happy and are ready to learn
* Ensure that all children feel valued and celebrate their individuality and success at every opportunity
* Always work within a multi-disciplinary framework alongside families and other professionals
* Use personalised approaches to manage behaviour and reduce anxieties
* Ensure safeguarding, pastoral support and embedding British Values are at the heart of all we do
* Create a culture where staff work collaboratively as part of the wider team, sharing ideas and good practice and offering support to each other.
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust
As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be Outstanding which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three clusters of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the regions biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website .
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.
Our commitment to safeguarding : Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity : As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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