Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Eton Park Junior: A de Ferrers Trust Academy, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2SG

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 November 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,500 – £24,293 FTE (£17,833.98 – £18,435.78 actual)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who really cares about helping our children to succeed.

We are looking for someone who is kind and reliable, has a passion for working in the classroom or one-to-one, is enthusiastic and builds rapport well with staff and students alike.

To be successful in this role, you will have knowledge of current practices on supporting children’s learning and behaviour management strategies. You will hold an NVQ for Teaching Assistants or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.

This is an ideal position if you are considering a career in teaching. It will give you an opportunity to see different teaching and learning styles, as well as experience and appreciate wider school life.

In this role, you will work 32.5 hours per week at 39 weeks, term time plus INSET days.

What the school offers its staff

Vision & Aims – The de Ferrers Trust

The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

• Delivering a high-quality education
• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
• Establishing and developing robust governance
• Ensuring financial probity and viability
• Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust

CPD

The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.

In Return

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Eyecare vouchers
• BHSF healthcare scheme

Further details about the role

If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 247910 and ask to speak to Jas Taylor, Office Manager.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Applying for the job

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CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Eton Park Junior: A de Ferrers Trust Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Eton Park Junior: A de Ferrers Trust Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: careers@deferrerstrust.com
• Phone number: 01283 247910
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eton-park-junior-a-de-ferrers-trust-academy (opens in new tab)

Eton Park is a purpose-built academy for students between the ages of 7 and 11 that opened in October 1991. We have a very generous site, which includes playing fields, a hard surface playground, a trim trail, an ICT theatre, gardens and a nature conservation area.

Arranging a visit to Eton Park Junior: A de Ferrers Trust Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@deferrerstrust.com.

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