Looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact on young people’s lives? Looking for a rewarding job with lots of training opportunities and support? Why not join Co-op Academy Delius, our high achieving, friendly academy for pupils from 2-11 years with a range of complex educational and medical needs.

To meet the increasing demand for SEND provision within Bradford, Co-op Academy Delius are looking to recruit more motivated and enthusiastic full time, permanent and fixed term Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team. All successful candidates will have an initial induction period.

The highly skilled and dedicated staff at Co-op Academy Delius are passionate about supporting our pupils, and each other and we recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals as well as enhancing our links in our local community and beyond.

At Co-op Academy Delius we strive to provide a personalised, ambitious and challenging curriculum with the highest of expectations where pupils are given a voice and are encouraged to be independent and actively participate in their education. Our curriculum is planned to promote pupils acquiring skills and knowledge which they are able to retain and recall, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest and access society. Our academy community is passionate and creates innovative learning opportunities in exceptional learning environments whilst promoting holistic as well as academic development.

This role is customer facing and therefore in line with the Immigration Act 2016; all applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency of the English Language to the level defined in the Job Description.

Co-op Academy Delius has two sites (Barkerend Road, Bradford BD3 and Great Hoton, Bradford BD7), both just 10 minutes from Bradford centre with places for 171 students and 118 staff. All applicants must be willing, and maybe required, to work at either of our Delius sites, BD3 and BD7.

Candidates invited to our recruitment day will be expected to complete several tasks; be observed in the classroom and be interviewed, in order to recruit staff of the highest professional quality.
 

Why us?

 At Co-op Academy Delius, we strive to provide a personalised, ambitious and challenging curriculum with the highest of expectations where pupils are given a voice and are encouraged to be independent and actively participate in their education. Our curriculum is planned to promote pupils acquiring skills and knowledge which they are able to retain and recall, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest and access society. Our academy community is passionate and creates innovative learning opportunities in exceptional learning environments whilst promoting holistic as well as academic development.

Co-op Academy Delius has two sites (Barkerend Road, Bradford BD3 and Great Horton, Bradford BD7), both just 10 minutes from Bradford centre with places for 171 students and 118 staff. You will be required to work at across our two sites, BD3 and BD7.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

• Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.
• Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.Self-help; Self-responsibility;
• Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multi-cultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.
• Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.
• Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.
• Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - they are out "Ways of Being’:

• Succeed together
• Be yourself, always
• Do what matters most
• Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!
 
We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

• Supportive Academy Leadership Team
• Free breakfast each Wednesday to connect and chat with leadership and colleagues across Delius
• Opportunity to continue to enhance your continual professional development (CPD) and opportunity to join our CPD reward scheme
• Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service
• Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 20% Co-op discount and 10% from non-branded products. Discount on Co-op services (insurance & legal)
• Other benefits; cycle to work, , Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• Free flu vaccine and eye tests with money towards glasses
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/continuing professional development
• Health Assured - Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
•  Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust

TO APPLY

Please follow the link below to view the SNTA recruitment pack and to apply via TES online Application Form:

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/special-needs-teaching-assistant-bradford-2050601

If you would like to arrange to visit the academy then you can do so on Tuesday 7th May at 9:30am. Please ensure you contact hr-delius@coopacademies.co.uk to book your place.

CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Tuesday 14 May 2024

RECRUITMENT SELECTION DATE: Wednesday 22 May 2024

Visits to Co-op Academy Delius are warmly welcomed, to book a visit please email Human Resources: hr-delius@coopacademies.co.uk


Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. Our Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and will be subject to satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.