Teaching Assistant / Sports Assistant

Aston Manor Academy are seeking to appoint a confident, committed and enthusiastic Teaching / Sports Assistant. The successful candidate will supervise student sport activities during break times and support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate. Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve. We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement. Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving students. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. In our last Ofsted inspection (June 2017) we were judged to be Outstanding in all areas. In addition, our Sixth Form is rated as one of the best for progress in Birmingham. As an employer, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

• A supportive and nurturing working environment
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• Employee wellbeing benefits including access to an electric vehicle scheme, Voluntary Health Care Cash Plan, cycle to work scheme, BHSF Connect EAP and many more.
• Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme (support staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (teaching staff)
• Pay progression centred around a robust performance management process
• An inclusive and caring ethos.
We pride ourselves on improving the lives of our students, as well as supporting the fantastic team who dedicate themselves to students every single day. This is an opportunity to really make a difference and enjoy a varied, challenging and ultimately rewarding role. We would welcome visits to Aston Manor Academy prior to the closing date or alternatively, delighted to answer any questions you may have. To arrange a visit, please contact the HR Department on or via email at jobs@equitasacademiestrust.com For more information and to download an application pack including job description and person specification, please visit our Equitas website: https://www.equitasacademiestrust.com/work-for-us

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve. We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement. Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving students. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. In our last Ofsted inspection (June 2017) we were judged to be Outstanding in all areas. In addition, our Sixth Form is rated as one of the best for progress in Birmingham. As an employer, Equitas Academies Trust offers:
• A supportive and nurturing working environment
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• Employee wellbeing benefits including access to an electric vehicle scheme, Voluntary Health Care Cash Plan, cycle to work scheme, BHSF Connect EAP and many more.
• Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme (support staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (teaching staff)
• Pay progression centred around a robust performance management process
• An inclusive and caring ethos.
We pride ourselves on improving the lives of our students, as well as supporting the fantastic team who dedicate themselves to students every single day. This is an opportunity to really make a difference and enjoy a varied, challenging and ultimately rewarding role.