Teaching Assistant

<p align="center"><strong>Mossbourne Riverside Academy seeks to appoint a</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong><u>Teaching Assistant </u></strong></p>
<p><strong>Salary – </strong>From P1-1 £ 18,853.89 to P1-5 £21,196.21 [Actual Pay]</p>
<p><strong>Start date – </strong>1^st November 2021</p>
<p><strong>Work pattern –</strong> Full time [40 hours per week/39 Weeks per year]</p>
<p><strong>Contract –</strong> Permanent</p>
<p><strong>Closing date –</strong> 22^nd October 2021</p>
<p><strong>Interview dates – </strong>TBC</p>
<p><strong>Location –</strong> Mossbourne Riverside Academy, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East Bay Lane, E15 2GW</p>
<p>The Mossbourne Federation is actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other minority ethnic descent. </p>
<p>Injustice, discrimination and intolerance go against the core tenets of the Mossbourne ethos. We actively reject discrimination in our academies through continuous review of our working policies & practices across the federation, including at board level.  </p>
<p>We are committed to developing and supporting inclusivity, diversity and anti-racism in every facet of what we do. </p>
<p><a name="_Hlk83833543" rel="no-follow"></a><a name="_Hlk67649955" rel="no-follow">The successful applicant will be passionate about education. They will be well organised and willing to go the ‘extra mile’ and will be focussed on the attainment of all pupils. To support and ensure the general care and welfare of all the children in the academy and to assist the teachers in the education process supporting children in their learning and the daily routine of the class.</a></p>
<p>This post is complimentary to that of the teacher, working in partnership to help further the aims of the academy.  You will be required to carry out a wide variety of tasks under the direction and supervision of the teaching staff.  These tasks will include assisting and supporting teachers in their professional duties and supervising children’s work and play activities. </p>
<p>Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, expectations of staff are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.</p>
<p>Set within the metropolitan borough of Hackney, all Mossbourne Federation academies are in close proximity to London Overground stations, providing a no-fuss commute for colleagues living in other London boroughs. London’s fashionable ‘East and West Ends’, are also only a short distance away. </p>
<p>Federation staff are rewarded through access to a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to;</p>
<ul>
<li>First Rate Professional Development</li>
<li>NQT Training Programme</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loans</li>
<li>MossBike Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Coaching and Mentoring</li>
<li>Employee Assistant Programme</li>
<li>Corporate Gym Membership</li>
<li>Discounts at local restaurants</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.</p>
<p>Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.</p>
<p>In order to apply for this position please follow the link to our website and complete an application form at <a href="http://www.mossbourne.org/vacancies" rel="no-follow">www.mossbourne.org/vacancies</a>   </p>
<p>The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.</p>
<p>You can follow us on LinkedIn at – <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mossbourne-federation/" rel="no-follow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/mossbourne-federation/</a></p>