Sacriston Academy is a part of the North East Learning Trust and are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.
Sacriston Academy is a happy and welcoming primary school rooted in the heart of the community. We aim to ensure that every child leaves Sacriston Academy excited about learning and determined to succeed. We want to equip each child with confidence, resilience and the social skills necessary to become aspirational citizens of a changing world.
Our vision, along with all schools in the North East Learning Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are committed to:
· the pursuit of excellence in all that we do
· a broad education designed to enable every young person to achieve their full potential and make the most of their talents
· a calm, purposeful atmosphere where young people are cared for and able to learn with confidence
· a healthy, happy, disciplined and supportive environment which promotes an independent work ethic and a love of learning
· engendering respect for individuality and difference so that all will feel secure and equally valued
· a nurturing sense of social responsibility, spiritual and personal development
· fostering integrity, confidence, resilience, creativity, good manners and sensitivity to the needs of others.
We can offer:
· National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book)
· Local Government Pension Scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice and counselling service 24/7 365 days per year
The successful candidate will:
· hold a Higher Level Teaching Assistant Certificate (status) OR relevant qualification at NVQ Level 4
· have experience delivering effective learning activities in the classroom
· have the ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential
· have experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment.
Deadline: 12 noon, Thursday 2 December 2021
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 6 December 2021
How to apply:
Application packs can be downloaded from the website.
Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [email protected].