6 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    November 2024

  • Closing date

    3 November 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    16 October 2024

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - 8 months

Pay scale

£18,184 - £21,025 for hours and weeks stated

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Gordon Children’s Academy are seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant to support the Class Teacher in the teaching and welfare of pupils, promoting positive behaviour patterns, raising self-esteem and improving independent working in pupils to assist in their education and growth.The successful candidate will assist the teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of pupils, maintaining accurate records of interventions with pupils, together with detailing their progress and achievement.They will also, under the direction of the teacher, prepare differentiated work and materials for pupils’ use, display work and resources.

There may be a requirement to work with pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans or additional educational needs throughout the Key Stages.There may also be a requirement to administer First Aid, subject to appropriate training.

This is a fixed term contract until July 2025.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

  • Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
  • Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
  • Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
  • Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
  • Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
  • Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
  • Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
  • Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
  • TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
  • Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
  • Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
  • TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Applying for the job

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About the schools

Type
Multi-academy trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

o Think about their Thinking
o Be their Best self
o Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

School Details

Arranging a visit to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Alison.Harding@Southeast.tsat.uk.

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