Teaching Assistant
Norwich Road Academy, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2HT22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
On successful completion of the required checks.
Closing date
13 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
18 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
- £16,756.00 - £17,019.00 Annually (Actual) £24,027 - £24,404 Full time Equivalent
Teaching Assistant job summary
Vacancy for Teaching Assistants
Grade C - £16,756 - £17,019 per annum, pro –rated
(£24, 027 - £24,404 Full time equivalent)
30 hours per week
39 weeks per year (Term-time plus one week)
Norwich Road Academy are looking for two teaching assistants to work in Key Stage 2, with pupils aged between 7 and 11 years. The successful candidates will be joining a vibrant and ambitious organisation, led by experienced and supportive professionals. Substantial recent investment into training, buildings and resources has contributed to our vision of providing high-quality learning experiences for children.
Training will be given to support the expectations of the role, along with induction.
We are looking for someone positive, passionate, caring and enthusiastic and who can engage with children and inspire and motivate them to be the best they can be.
There is a need to promote independent learning skills and behaviours for learning.
At our Academy we have a Nursery provision and classes from Reception to Year 6. We have extensive grounds and a range of facilities, from a large sports field and outdoor learning area, two all-weather playgrounds and a large self-contained library. At our Academy, we believe that it is important to extend learning outside the classroom as much as possible.
Norwich Road Academy joined the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust in August 2017. The Trust's values and vision are based on the four keywords; Empower, Motivate, Aspire, and Transform. We want to make a real and lasting difference to the communities within which we work – “transforming lives, transforming communities”.
Our aim at Norwich Road Academy is to prepare each of our pupils with the skills, attitudes and abilities for later life and we hope that their time with us will not only enable them to achieve their academic potential but also provide them with a wealth of happy memories and friendships to take with them on their journey. They are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team of staff will support them on their way; ‘Building our Love of Learning Together’.
Ofsted (October 2024) say; ‘Pupils enjoy coming to school. This is because the school is a caring community. Pupils enjoy the friendly atmosphere in class and during social times. Staff build warm relationships with pupils. Pupils feel valued and safe. They know that if they have a worry, the adults will help them.’
Please look at our website https://www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk/, along with our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages to find out more about what we do.
We can offer a positive, professional and encouraging environment. Training is offered and all of our staff continue to have the benefit of ongoing CPD in order to support our skilled team here.
For more information about the Academy or the Trust, please visit our website: https://www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk/
Role Purpose
These roles require the successful candidates to undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specialised support for those with special education needs.
We are looking for someone positive, passionate, caring and enthusiastic and who can engage with children and inspire and motivate them to be the best they can be. The ideal candidates will be able to actively promote independent learning skills and behaviours for learning.
Please review the attached job description and personal specification to for full details for this role.
Skills & Experience
Level 2 qualification in both English and Maths of grade A*- C (or equivalent).
A TA qualification or equivalent would be a distinct advantage.
Experience of working in an education setting, classroom management and working with children of a relevant age is essential.
A calm and clear communicator.
A good knowledge of safeguarding regulations.
A positive role model, who is able to make positive relationships with children.
A dedicated individual, who is hardworking and aspirational for our young people.
We can offer:
Friendly and professional colleagues
An approachable and skilled leadership team
Happy, responsive and polite pupils
Supportive parents
A highly trained teaching assistant team
A commitment to your continuing professional development
Wellbeing and mental health support
The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and aspirational Trust
A strong curriculum, including Talk for Writing and Maths Mastery
Well-resourced curriculum support and opportunities, including outdoor classroom, library, inclusion suite and modern technology.
Please ensure your application meets the essential requirements of the job description.
The successful applicant will be subject to employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list.
If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward.
Closing date: 13th January 2025
Interview date: 17th January 2025
Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.
EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Norwich Road Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 339 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Norwich Road Academy website (opens in new tab)
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