Concordia Academy Union Road Romford RM7 0HG Tel: 01708 932710 Email: [email protected] Web: www.concordiaacademy.co.uk Headteacher: Raheel Akhtar Teaching Assistant Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week, Term time only, Monday to Friday Salary: NJC Outer London, SCP 2-5 (FTE £25,854 - £27,030) Contract: Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible in September 2024 (once all pre employment checks are complete) We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. You need to be committed to providing children with exceptional learning opportunities in a fun and caring environment, committed to teamwork, have a can-do attitude with a good sense of humour and be prepared to go that extra mile. Providing class support, you should be experienced in working with children and adapting and extending learning within a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Working with the class teacher, you will be responsible for providing excellent learning opportunities for all which may require structured small group or 1:1 activities to ensure the curriculum is accessed by all. You should have experience of delivering whole class learning and an ability to bring learning to life so that children have practical hands on learning experiences that foster a real love of learning. We are looking for: someone to provide excellent provision for our children and play an integral role in the development of our newly formed school a candidate who is, or wants to become, an outstanding teacher and leader someone who is forward thinking and adaptable someone who is relentless in securing academic and emotional progress for every child. In turn, we can offer you: The opportunity to continue to be part of and to build on our exceptional learning and teaching and personal development offer for our children; The opportunity to help continue to build and develop our team and to accentuate the ethos and culture of our school; The opportunity to make a difference to children’s lives; The chance for your skills to flourish and develop with practical support and encouragement; High quality training and development through one of the country’s leading Multi-Academy Trusts; The opportunity to work with children from diverse ethnicities and cultures; An inclusive ethos where every child is valued and supported to achieve their potential; A future career flightpath within REAch2 Academy Trust; Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and Governors If you feel you have all the necessary attributes, are highly motivated, committed to making a positive difference to children’s lives and want to be part of creating a legacy for the future – apply now! We look forward to receiving your application. Background Information about the School Our school is underpinned by a blend of values such as respect, hard work and high expectations, coupled with innovations in relation to teaching and learning. We work together to embed a culture of success, high aspiration and reflection in which children can thrive and achieve. We want our students to have the confidence and knowledge to not just live, but prosper in a modern ever-changing society. We will equip them with the skills to succeed and the understanding that will enable them to make the most of the opportunities that they are given. We are forward thinking in all we do. Our children will study a modern and innovative curriculum, our staff will have access to the very best and latest professional development that has the greatest impact on learning, and our school will be housed in outstanding facilities that are high-tech and custom built. Our goal will always be to improve on what we have done before. We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Concordia Academy How to apply: You are invited to submit an application form to Mr Raheel Akhtar, Headteacher at My New Term REAch2 Academy Trust have an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Trust’s online Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form separately. Application Deadline: Monday 2 nd September 2024. However, applications to be considered upon submission Interviews: Interviews to be shortlisted and arranged upon submission Visits to the School are by appointment only. In accordance with our Safeguarding Policy the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check. Candidates selected for interview will be informed after shortlisting and full details of the interview programme will be provided. As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Concordia Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Concordia Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.