Teaching Assistant
North Bradley CofE Primary School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0TA19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
21 November 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
- £24,404.00 - £25,992.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata for part time staff, Depending on experience.
Teaching Assistant job summary
North Bradley CE Primary School is a proud member of EQUA Mead Learning Trust. Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school’s distinctive character. We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success.
Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond.
High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It’s our aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a wonderfully creative learning environment to fascinate every child. Aspirations for excellence underpin all that we do; our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people.
Children and young people in our schools are happy and safe, motivated to reach their full potential and equipped to become resilient, independent learners. They are prepared to live responsibly and peacefully in the spirit of understanding, and opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills are woven into all aspects of school life.
All about the role:
Hours of work: 26 hours, 40 minuets a week / 38 weeks a year (5 hours, 20 minuets per day)
Salary: Grade D-E (£24,404-£25,992) Pro rata for part-time. Depending on experience.
We have the opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our team at North Bradley CE Primary School. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge, or someone early in their career looking for the next step, this post will be rewarding and fulfilling. Experience of working in schools would be beneficial, however, training can be provided for the right candidate; if you are passionate about giving Every Child Every Chance, and ready to support all of our learners to flourish, we would love to hear from you.
You will work in different ways to ensure the engagement of children in learning including 1:1, small group and whole class learning. You will want the best possible outcomes for all children and have high expectations while also supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and behaviour. The role involves:
- Working with groups of individuals within all curricular areas under the direction of the teacher, to develop their physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills
- Assisting with learning activities to develop children’s knowledge through support and encouragement
- Preparing activities, ensuring that appropriate materials and equipment are available, and assisting in clearing away afterwards
- Supporting the preparation and adaptation of teaching aids, games, and worksheets as directed
- Meeting children’s pastoral needs for praise, comfort, encouragement, reassurance and care
- Taking responsibility for the welfare and hygiene of children
What we can offer
Inclusion is the beating heart of our organisation, and we cherish it in our staff just like we do in our children. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our communities and welcome applications from anyone with the skills and experience to do the role they are applying to, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. We recognise the value and contribution every member of our staff makes to our schools, and in return for their dedication and commitment we provide:
An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic staff in all of our schools
A highly organised and very supportive team
The rare opportunity to work and plan collaboratively with experienced colleagues across the Trust
High quality professional development opportunities from Day One
A clear vision with purpose and values that are supported by all our staff
Generous employer contributions to the Local Authority Pension Scheme
This role will involve contact with children and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow Safer Recruitment procedures and all interviews, regardless of role, will include questions about approaches to safeguarding. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website and follows all guidance in the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.
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 North Bradley CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 210 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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School location
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