Job Overview Help every learner reach their potential irrespective of the challenges they are facing. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to lead and coordinate a new role of targeted interventions in Maths and English for students with Special Educational Needs. The Academy offers a unique blend of tradition and future, seeking the highest standards of behaviour and appearance, whilst maintaining an emphasis on harnessing technologies, and exploring every avenue in improving teaching, learning, and assessment. We are proud of our sport specialism, and make every effort to ensure all students are given the opportunity to develop and progress, in terms of health and leadership, via the avenue of PE and Sport. This links closely to our PRIDE values, which are based on the Olympic and Para Olympics values. We can offer you; A considerate employer with regard for your well-being and family priorities A health care plan to cover some of the costs of keeping you well such as dental, physio and eye care, with the addition of counselling and fast track to consultant appointments should you be carrying the worry of a health scare Friendly and supportive colleagues Opportunity for professional development and to both engage in and deliver training to others Every member of staff and student is equipped with a Chromebook device to aid innovative teaching and reduce workload Students that are helpful, with good manners and take pride in their appearance A wide variety of clubs, trips, events and opportunities Free onsite parking and access to our onsite gym and padel tennis courts. We are looking for; A qualified and enthusiastic team player to work under the direction of the SENDCo to access learning and to assist the class teacher in the management of specific students with a primary focus on Maths and English interventions, alongside cognitive barriers. An individual who is committed to delivering active and engaging learning, which enthuses young people and motivates them to want to succeed An individual who can set targets that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions Empathy and integrity with a genuine passion for supporting young people with adversities. An individual with confident communication skills to work with and alongside other paraprofessionals, parents and carers. An individual with a continued commitment to their own professional development. An individual with competent ICT skills. The role may be suited towards someone with a primary school background, with experience of preparing students for their SATs. This is a brand new role / initiative and as such the position is subject to an initial 12 month contract. Should the role prove successful it will be made permanent. Alternatively, should the role not deliver on the outcomes we are seeking, there will be opportunity to move into a more generic Teaching Assistance post within the department (subject to successfully passing probation). Interviews date to be confirmed in September. Please note applications may be closed early if a successful candidate is appointed. The Streetly Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and prohibition from teaching check.