Teaching Assistant
Belvedere Infant School, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6AAThis job expired on 8 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
10 January 2024
Closing date
8 December 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,854.00 - £27,855.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant job summary
Our experienced Head teacher and her supportive senior leadership team are looking to recruit an experienced, aspirational and energetic teaching assistant in Early Years / Key Stage 1. This position is part time, working Wednesday - Friday 08.30 - 15.30 and is term time only at 39 weeks per year.
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 SENDCo
- Maintaining and raising standards under the supervision of the Class teacher, SENDCo and SLT
- Tracking performance of specified SEND children
- Leading by example to motivate and work with others
Belvedere Infant School is a 3 form entry infant and nursery school within The Pioneer Academy. Our motto is: Caring, Learning, Together, which is at the heart of every decision we make. Our last Ofsted inspection, which graded the school as Good, recognised that ‘the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good and pupils make good progress from their different starting points’. As part of our moral commitment to putting children first, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to be taught by inspirational staff with the highest expectations. Belvedere Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.
Belvedere Infant School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: Belvedere Infant School - Home and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 0208 311 9092 Ext. 0.
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. all subject leaders across the school. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing. 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.
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration with your application. Applications should be submitted via email to the Recruitment Team at recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read following this link: Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2023-24
Commitment to safeguarding
Vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read on our website.
About Belvedere Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 274 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Belvedere Infant School website (opens in new tab)
Belvedere Infant & Nursery School is a 3 form entry infant and nursery school within The Pioneer Academy. Our motto is: Caring, Learning Together, which is at the heart of every decision we make. Our last Ofsted inspection, which graded the school as Good, recognised that ‘the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good and pupils make good progress from their different starting points’. As part of our moral commitment to putting children first, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to be taught by inspirational staff with the highest expectations.
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