Teaching Assistant (Class Based), Unified Academy

Salary: Scale 3/4 (Greater London Pay Spines) £23,144-£24,948 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, FTE (£27,028-£29,135 per annum)

Location: Unified Academy, Chart Lane South, Dorking, RH5 4DB

Working Pattern: Full time, 36 hours, Term Time Only

Unified Academy located in Dorking is a special school for up to 120 boys aged 9 to 16 who have social, emotional and mental health needs. Some students also have moderate learning and attachment difficulties.

The school delivers a highly personalised approach to education with small class sizes and lessons that are carefully planned to take into account the needs, interests and abilities of all students so that their learning is more purposeful and engaging.

The team at Unified Academy are driven to secure the best possible outcomes for their students by nurturing them to become well-rounded, confident adults with high aspirations for their future. To find out more about Unified Academy visit www.unifiedacademy.org

We are seeking a teaching assistant to join our team and contribute to our fast improving school. You will work under the guidance of teaching staff to support learners make exceptional progress in all aspects of school life and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Unified Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/.

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Sally Fahy via email SFahy@unifiedacademy.org to arrange a time to speak.

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact info@unifiedacademy.org.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date: Friday 18 October 2024

Interviews will take place: Week commencing Monday 21 October 2024

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Thank you.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.