Teaching Assistant

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 4pm

Start date: ASAP

Foxwood Academy is seeking to appoint, as soon as possible, a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to the role of Foxwood Teaching Assistant Level 1 (FWTA1).

This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining the Foxwood team. Plans are underway to invest in a multi-million pound new-build and refit of our current campus to increase our numbers from 114 to over 250 children and young people.

Foxwood Academy is an all-age area special school for over 110 pupils aged 4-18, offering support for a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

At Foxwood, we have a highly skilled team of around 60 dedicated staff members, wholly committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our students. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every student, each with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP), is empowered to achieve their fullest potential. Around 75% of our students have an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC or ASD), and others have sensory and/or physical needs. Our core values—Education, Independence, Celebration, and Learning for Life—guide our actions and decisions:

• Education: We believe every child with special educational needs deserves the highest quality education, provided by the best teachers in the best schools and academies.

• Independence: We aim to give every child and young person the opportunity to be as independent as possible.• Celebration: We foster happiness and celebrate each child's role in our community.

• Learning for Life: Foxwood Academy serves as a stepping-stone to a bright future, preparing young adults to be happy, healthy, independent, and active members of society.

This is an exciting time to join Foxwood Academy. We have recently merged our Trust with White Hill Park Trust and are in the process of planning and designing a new purpose-built secondary special school on the same campus as our current building. With plans to increase our student numbers to 250, we are looking for passionate individuals to be part of this unique, once-in-a-career journey.

For more information, please explore our website.

White Hills Park Trust comprises six successful schools across Nottinghamshire, three primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It's an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all of our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils. Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact James Hutchinson, Head Teacher on [email protected] or on 0115 9177202.

Applications for the post must be submitted by 10am on Monday 13 January 2025 via our online application form, which can be found at Vacancies (whptrust.org).

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 20 January 2025

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work.

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

Paul Heery

CEO