Teaching Assistant

Laureate Community Academy, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0AN

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 September 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 August 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,114 - £23,893
• Actual salary: £14,887 - £15,389
• Pay scale: Grade 3, SP 4-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a skilled, committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 team/s. We are a welcoming, inclusive school community rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features by Ofsted.

The contracted hours are 8:50am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a 50 minute lunch break; additional hours may be available according to the needs of the school. The successful applicant is likely to be working across Reception and Year 1, but a final decision will be made based on their skills and experience.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a positive impact on the attainment and progress of pupils;
• Undertake a range of specialised tasks to support the learning and development of pupils;
• Promote pupil independence and positive behaviours for learning through a ‘least help first’ approach;
• Have an appropriate level of expertise, qualifications and/or experience, including in English and maths, and a full and relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant/Early Years Practitioner qualification (or be committed to working towards one of these - an apprenticeship pathway may be available).

What the school offers its staff

As part of the highly regarded Unity Schools Partnership, we offer:

• Friendly, energetic pupils who are keen to learn and appreciate the support that they are given;
• A wide range of CPD opportunities through the Unity Research School and Unity Teaching School Hub;
• Opportunities for career progression across the trust;
• A dedicated, supportive team of professional colleagues and governors.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Upload additional documents

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Job Description - TA - Laureate - August 2024.pdf - 164 KB (opens in new tab)

USP Candidate Pack March 2024 (3).pdf - 1.25 MB (opens in new tab)

About Laureate Community Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 248 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Laureate Community Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@laureateacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01638663927
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/laureate-community-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Laureate Community Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@laureateacademy.co.uk.

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