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 a Teaching Assistant (occasional cover) at Edge Hill Academy to work partly in the classroom but to also provide social, emotional and mental health support for our children in school, being trained and supported alongside the SENDco to deliver relevant programmes that help our children. Edge Hill Academy is an amazing place to work. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We can offer an incredible team, a warm and 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: • support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience; • be committed to providing learners with superb knowledge, skills and understanding through an irresistible learning adventure; • have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every second of their journey is magical, memorable and of the highest possible standard; • be committed to their own professional learning; • be able to contribute and support the school's relentless drive to enable limitless possibilities for every child; • be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. How to apply Applicants should submit a completed application form to hr@fierte.org by the closing date. This can be found below under Supporting Documents for Teaching Assistant. To find out more information about the role or to arrange a visit to the Academy please contact Mr S Russell at headteacher@edgehill.fierte.org The application pack and full details of the role can be found following the link on our website Fierté Multi-Academy Trust - Vacancies (fierte.org) Please note that CV’s will NOT be accepted. Application timeline Closing date: 9am Monday 16th June Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified by: Tuesday 17th June Interview will take place: Thursday 19th June and/or Friday 20th June 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 Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here Edge Hill Academy - Policies (fierte.org)