Teaching Assistant Level 2

Oakley Vale Primary School, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8RH

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 November 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,203.00 Annually (Actual) BWT Grade 2 FTE £22,800.

Teaching Assistant Level 2 job summary

About this Role

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

Hours per week / Weeks per year: 32.5 hours per week. Monday- Friday Actual hours to be agreed at interview. 39 weeks, Term time plus 5 training days

About Oakley Vale Primary School

Oakley Vale Primary School is a state-of-the-art eco-friendly school serving its local community. Our core ethos is to develop the individual strengths of every child, our student, staff and stakeholders are all dedicated to this vision. We are a two-form entry school with 400+ pupils across Reception to Year 6.

We benefit from being a valued member of the Brooke Weston Trust, which gives us the opportunity to work alongside many different schools within the local community and further afield.

As a member of staff at Oakley Vale and the Brooke Weston Trust, we can offer you the following:

• Enhanced salaries and rapid promotional prospects
• Opportunities for continued professional development and access to the BWT Teaching School
• The support of a cohesive and committed team of staff who work collaboratively to maintain high standards and expectations
• Family Friendly policies including but not limited to; Maternity & Paternity leave, flexible working and discretionary leave including an annual wellbeing day.
• A hot or cold breakfast and lunch each day
• Access to a school laptop for all teaching staff and the latest technology throughout the school
• Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Childcare Vouchers, discounted BWT childcare facilities, Bike2Work, Car leasing & Private Health care
• Lifestyle discounts for major high street retailers
• Access to 24/7 online GP services for you and your family
• Access to 24/7 ‘Employee Assistant’ Physical & mental health services.
• Annual Wellbeing day

We are in the lucky position to be able to recruit a Teaching Assistants on a one year fixed term contract to support children in school with additional SEN . You will work with a team of dedicated and inspirational staff, to provide support in the classroom in a lively but never boring school. You will have a unique opportunity to grow your own career with the support of the Senior Leadership team, whilst everyday sharing your time with staff, children and families in the heart of our school.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute in this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here – Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy – Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Oakley Vale Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Oakley Vale Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakley-vale-primary-school-corby (opens in new tab)

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