Job details

Job role: View all Teaching assistantjobs
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: View all Part timejobs - Fixed term – July 2023 / Term time only / 31.25 hours, Monday – Friday -08.30 – 15.15 (half an hour & half an hour lunch cover required)
Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - Fixed term - July 2023
Full-time equivalent salary: TPA4 / NJC 2-7 £23,628 - £25,629 pa FTE (Outer)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our experienced Head teacher and her supportive senior leadership team are looking to recruit an experienced teaching assistant to work Monday to Friday to cover a year 4 class, you will receive a 30 minute lunch break and also provide a 30 minute lunch cover each day. This position is a maternity cover and will be fixed term until July 2023.

Key responsibilities include:

Being a good or outstanding classroom TA practitioner
Continuous improvement of teaching and learning under the supervision of the Class teacher and Lead Teaching assistant.
Maintaining and raising standards under the supervision of the Class teacher and Lead Teaching Assistant
Tracking performance of specified groups of pupils
Leading by example to motivate and work with others

What the school offers its staff

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What we offer you:

A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
Excellent CPD opportunities.
Annual conferences with keynote speakers.
Access to professional coaching.
A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
Termly forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.