1:1 Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Aegir- A Specialist Academy is part of the Mayflower Specialist School Academy Trust providing specialist education for young people from the ages of 11-19 years. We foster a culture of learning by ensuring mutual respect and a values approach to learning with an ethos based upon high quality teaching and support. We believe that all pupils can achieve well by access to a balanced curriculum with more personalised routes to success.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a 1:1 Teaching Assistant within our Trust. You would work in classes to an individual pupil with a wide range of additional needs under the direction of the teacher.
Staff are based at an individual school however they are contracted to work for the Academy Trust therefore may be required to work at either Warren Wood or Aegir Academy should the need arise.
o Hours per week: 32.5
o Weeks per year: 39 (term time only) Monday - Friday
o Grade G3.06 - £18,432 per annum
o Actual Salary £13,884 per annum
Applications will only be accepted by submitting a completed Trust Application Form.
This is available to download from our websites: www.mayflowerspecialistacademies.co.uk or
www.aegirspecialistacademy.co.uk
Completed applications are to be returned by email to Laura Guilliatt, Trust HR Officer at hr@msat.education
Tours of our academy are highly recommended and can be arranged by calling 01427 619 360.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 2nd July 2023
Interviews will be held on: TBC
Mayflower Specialist School Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and safeguarding checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £13,884.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gainsborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/07/2023
Reference ID: 1:1 TA
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for 1:1 Teaching Assistant roles across Mayflower Specialist School Academy Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13,884 - £13,884 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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