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EYFS Teaching Assistant

More than one location, The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

This job expired on 28 November 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  28 November 2023 at 10:10am

• Date listed

  20 November 2023

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: Part time: 35 hrs per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - January - July 2024
• Actual salary: £18,507 - £21,566 for hours and weeks stated

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Gordon Children’s Academy are seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant tosupport the class teacher in the teaching and welfare of pupils, promotingpositivebehaviourpatterns, raisingself-esteemand improving independent working in pupils toassistin their education and growth.The successful candidate willassistthe teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of pupils,maintainingaccuraterecords 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 toappropriate training.

This is afixed term contract from January to July 2024 to cover maternity leave.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

• The opportunity to work with happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Free parking in our staff carpark
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' with a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers

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

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Additional documents

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Job Description - Education Support -Classroom TA (GCA).pdf - 746 KB (opens in new tab)

About the schools

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust website
• Email address: Alison.Harding@Southeast.tsat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thinking-schools-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

Gordons Children's Academy, Junior

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gordons Children's Academy, Junior website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gordons-children-s-academy-junior

Gordons Children's Academy, Infant

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 163 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gordons Children's Academy, Infant website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gordons-children-s-academy-infant

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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