Teaching Assistant

Robert Miles Junior School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8AP

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  10 January 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13,477 - £13,908

Teaching Assistant job summary

 Robert Miles Junior School is a happy and thriving school set in the middle of Bingham. Children achieve well in our school, behaviour is good and the school has good links with the community and families.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to come and join our happy school community.  This is an ideal opportunity for you to work in a supportive environment and to share and develop your skills and expertise.

 

The role will involve working alongside the class teacher, other teaching assistants and the school SENCO to support children with communication and interaction; cognition and learning and personal care needs on a 1:1 basis, helping to equip them with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

 

As part of Equals Trust you will have access to high quality professional development, collaborative working and a highly skilled, supportive and experienced team of senior leaders, including other local schools, across the Trust.

 

We are looking for a practitioner who:

 1.     Enjoys being with children and puts children’s well-being at the heart of all they do

2.     Has experience of working with children with SEND and has high aspirations for their achievement

3.     Believes in every child and makes sure all individuals are appropriately supported

4.     Believes in the capacity of all young people to learn and grow, despite the various challenges they face.

5.     Is able to show initiative solutions, creativity and resilience

6.     Is a strong team player, willing to go the extra mile to make school a great experience for our pupils

7.     Demonstrates a good standard of written and spoken English

8.     Has the determination, energy and creativity to make learning memorable and inspiring

9.     Works well in a team, valuing every member of the school community

10.  Has a positive attitude and is willing to share ideas and learning

11.  Has the enthusiasm and talent to contribute to extra-curricular and community life at our school

12.  Has a positive attitude

13.  Has high ambition for pupils with SEND and those who have English as an additional language to ensure they can access all opportunities to learn in a nurturing and inclusive environment

14.  Is a good team-player with strong communication and interpersonal skills

15.  Is enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated

16.  Is a reflective practitioner who is keen to develop

 

 In return we can offer you:  

·       Children who are rewarding to teach and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships.

·       A dedicated and highly motivated staff team who have a shared commitment to our school vision and ethos.

·       A friendly working environment

·       Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

·       Access to employee health and wellbeing services. 

 

Robert Miles Junior School is a 2-form entry junior school in the market town of Bingham in south-east Nottinghamshire. Our ambition is for children to leave our school academically successful, and as positive, happy individuals who embody our core REACH values. Developing the whole child and equipping them with positive learning behaviours, attitudes and values are central to our approach. These are defined in our 5 school values: Responsibility, Equality, Achievement, Consideration and Honesty. We pride ourselves on providing a quality curriculum that prepares children with the skills and knowledge they need to continue on their educational journey and into their adult life.

 

Visits to school are welcomed. Please email head@robertmiles.notts.sch.uk or call 01949 875011 to arrange a meeting with the headteacher, James Evelyn. You can also use these contact details if you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this position further.

Commitment to safeguarding

Robert Miles Junior School is committed to providing a safe environment and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applications and offers of employment will be subject to relevant safer recruitment and DBS checks in line with our safeguarding policy. You must have the right to work in the UK. Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

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About Robert Miles Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 245 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Robert Miles Junior School website (opens in new tab)
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Robert Miles Junior School is a two-form entry school that serves the rapidly growing Market Town of Bingham.

It is a popular and oversubscribed school, set in wonderful grounds, with a dedicated and hard -working staff. The school has an inclusive approach and strives to achieve the highest possible standards for all its children.

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