Teaching Assistant - Kenwood - West Riding Campus

Join the Nexus team as a Teaching Assistant - Kenwood - West Riding Campus

Position: Teaching Assistant – Kenwood Academy- West Riding Campus Barnsley S70 4RG

Salary: NJC 5-6, £20,050-£20,386 actual salary (Band D £23,500 - £23,893) FTE

Location: West Riding, Ardsley Road, Barnsley S70 4RG

Contract type: 36 hours per week, term time plus 5 days

Closing date: Friday 2^nd August 2024 at 9:00am

Interview date: Thursday 8^th August 2024

Start Date: 2^nd September 2024

Kenwood Academy is an 11-19 Special School and part of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust. Every day we make a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our school community. We are proud of our great reputation with children and families, other professionals, and other agencies.

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 learners 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.

The role:

We are looking to appoint teaching assistants who have a real passion to support the learning and personal development of the children and young people at Kenwood Academy.

This position will particularly appeal to individuals who have a wide range of skills and talents to offer, such as a background in enrichment and wider extra-curricular activities, as we feel these attributes will complement the role well. We are looking for practitioners who have an innovative, energetic and resilient approach to their work and who aren’t afraid to think of new and interesting approaches to the provision and support we offer. This role could include supporting children and young people with personal care and complex mental health needs.

The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and other team members. Whether you are an experienced teaching assistant or someone who has exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference in people’s lives, you must be able to provide our children and young people with aspirations and skills for their futures and you must be able to promote an exceptionally positive culture in everything you do.

What you can expect

An exciting opportunity to join a growing academy with Kenwood Academy
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 Area which includes pathways into Initial Teaching Training
Working within an award winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities

Further information

To request a job profile and an application form, please email Kerry James on westriding@nexusmat.org

Completed application forms must be emailed to Kerry James at westriding@nexusmat.org by 9am on Friday 2^nd August.

CVs will not be accepted.

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact 01226 339990

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

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

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 can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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

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.