Teaching Assistant

Curledge Street Academy, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA

12 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours per week, working days to be discussed at interview.
Contract type: Fixed term - 7 months
Full-time equivalent salary: £23,467 - £27,133
Actual salary: £8,392 - £9,704

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Curledge Street Academy. The successful applicant will provide teaching and learning support under the guidance of the class teacher.

Our Teaching Assistants assist teachers with observation and monitoring of the progress of pupils, maintaining accurate records in order to ensure documentation of all interventions with pupils,detailing their progress and achievement.

The Teaching Assistant will assist in the supervision of pupils and promote learning and safety, for example, at break and lunch times and on educational visits, promotingpositive behaviour patterns, raising self-esteem and improving independent working in pupils to assist in their education and growth.

You will be enthusiastic, empathetic,patient and approachable, with a genuine commitment to supporting children’s learning. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about transforming the lives of our students to join with us and support in the learning.

This a fixed-term role working 22 hours per week until 31st August 2025. Working days/hours to be discussed at interview.

What the school offers its staff

Our School

Curledge Street Academy is a modern, exciting and stimulating environment in which our children are encouraged to do their very best and reach their potential. During their time at our Academy, our students will be supported and encouraged by adults who are committed to ensuring that they are safe, healthy and happy. We want them to understand and develop the skills and qualities of excellent learners to enable them to take full advantage of all the opportunities that present themselves in the future.

We have four clear values that we aim to promote in our children, Respect Collaboration, Creativity and Independence. Everyone at Curledge Street Academy believes in these values and behaves in ways which promote these.

Curledge Street Academy positively encourages emotional health and well-being. We support our children to develop confidence, resilience and recognition of their strengths and talents whatever they may be.

Click here to learn more about our school and our vision

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and 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:

Think about their Thinking
Be their Best self
Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Click here to view Our Trust Video

What our Trust will offer you:

Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at Paignton Academy and Brixham College.
Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will bepart of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across awide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Helen Wighton (Office Manager) via email helen.wighton@curledgestreet.tsat.uk to arrange an informal conversation.

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 emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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.