Teaching and Learning Assistant

The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an

enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our strong team of highly

motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and

expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. We are looking for a motivated team player who is able

to fully engage children in their learning and make a positive contribution to

all aspects of academy life. This is a fantastic opportunity for inspiring and

aspirational individuals to join a creative, well established, and supportive

faculty. Please note, this post is a temporary post to support a pupil for

their duration of time at this Academy.

At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire

for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a

positive contribution to our academy and the wider community. To do this, we

need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners.

Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive

your application.

The ability to converse at

ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate

spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to

fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of

English.

Our

Purpose

At

the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to "delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and

learning every lesson, every day that allows every student to achieve

success". As an Academy we have

created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to

ensure high expectations, positive relationships, and support for all

students. We believe having high

expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students

to develop in a caring, supportive environment.

Why

Discovery?

The Discovery Academy is

one of the largest Academies in Stoke-on-Trent. It boasts a £21 million

building with world class facilities, including extensive sport and recreation

areas. The building design has a faculty-based organisation in which subject areas

are co-located to foster collaboration and project-based learning

opportunities. There are an extensive range of vocational and academic

facilities across the Academy.

The

Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent

and consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team.

Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary

Academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class

education for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit

outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one

priority.