Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Hilltop School

Join the Nexus team as a Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Hilltop School

Maltby Hilltop School, Larch Road, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AZ or
Forest View School, Estate Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham S62 7JD

Web: https://www.maltbyhilltop.org/

Salary: Level 2, Band D, £23,500 - £23,893 FTE, £17,176 - £17,463 pro rata

Contract type: Full time 31.25 hours a week, term time only

Hours: 9am until 15:35pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Tuesday 9am until 16:25pm. Part Time hours are also available, please state in your application if you would like to be considered for 2–4-day contracts.

Start Date: 4^th November 2024

Closing Date: 11^th October 2024

Shortlisting Date: 11^th October 2024

Interview Date: 14^th October 2024

“Be The Best We Can Be”

Hilltop is a designated SLD (Severe Learning Disability) school situated in Maltby, Rotherham.

We are a through school meaning we accept some students on a part time basis from the age of 2 in our Early Years class, up to our oldest students in our Post 16 Department who leave us aged 19 in Year 14.

You can help create a forward thinking, innovative culture where pupils and staff can truly flourish. Our ambition and yours will be that Hilltop is a centre of excellence for both the specialist provision and for promoting the latest inclusive practices across education.

Our children and young people at Hilltop deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Staff employed in our Academy Trust enjoy a fulfilling career and we focus on releasing your potential and maximising your impact.

Forest View is our post 14 provision located in Rawmarsh. Please specify during your application your preferred work location. All interviews will be held at Hilltop School in Maltby.

About the Trust

Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day to day practice ensuring that leaners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.

The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and 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, which is included in the recruitment pack for this advert.

Our Opportunity

At Hilltop School we have some fantastic opportunities for those who are experienced teaching assistants or those aspiring to be so to join our hardworking and committed workforce.

We have a range of positions available from those who have had significant experience of working with complex young people in an educational setting to those who would like to gain expertise and further develop their skills in a setting like ours.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants, who can work with individual and small groups of children, prepare classrooms and materials, and build positive relationships with children and young people to promote interaction and learning.

The ideal candidates will have a passion for working with complex young people who have needs ranging from autistic spectrum conditions to attachment difficulties and developmental trauma and be keen to help us develop our therapeutic approach towards helping our pupils achieve successful outcomes.

You will offer essential support to our Teachers and have the opportunity to assist in the planning and delivery of lessons in a creative and positive setting.

Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference and we are looking for individuals with the right motivation, personal qualities and good levels of resilience.

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care.

What you can expect

An exciting opportunity to join an academy with a fantastic cohort of students and a highly supportive staff and leadership team.
A thriving environment where you will be supported and encouraged to think in new ways.
An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education system.
Access to tailored CPD through Nexus Academies Trust and the Opportunity.
Working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities.

Further information

Visits are warmly welcomed, or alternatively you may like an informal and confidential conversation about the role.

Please contact school on 01709 813386 or hilltop.vacancies@nexusmat.org if you have any questions.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

For more information and an application form to apply please go to https://www.maltbyhilltop.com/ Please ensure that you include at least ONE A4 side in your personal statement and a full listing of your previous employment including any periods of unemployment. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted in application for this role.

Applications should be submitted to hilltop.vacancies@nexusmat.org

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

This post involves working with children and therefore 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.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment