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Teaching Assistant (PAR136BC)

Parkland Primary School South Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA

This job expired on 22 November 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 November 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Subjects: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,897.00 - £24,299.00 Annually (FTE) Approx Starting Salary £15,886.71

Teaching Assistant (PAR136BC) job summary

About this role

Teaching Assistant

Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Grade 6, Pay Point 6 – 10 (£23,897 – £24,299)

28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Monday to Friday 08:40 - 15:10 (45 minute lunch break)

Permanent

Parkland Primary School South Wigston are looking for a caring, experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work alongside the class teacher to support learning in class and run interventions, to join our team and be a proactive integrated member of the School Staff Team.

As part of your role you will, under the direction of a teacher, support in the learning process and utilise your skills to assist the teacher to create an educational environment in which a pupil's all-round development is achieved. 

Why choose Parkland Primary School South Wigston?

It is our mission to provide our pupils with a stimulating and engaging curriculum in a safe and secure environment. We value and respect all individuals and our ethos gives our community the confidence to achieve their full potential and to be the best that they can be, and in doing so make a positive contribution to society.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class learning activities, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported.
• To work under the supervision of a teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on pupil engagement and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
• To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focussed learning activities and more generally across the curriculum.
• To assist with the maintenance of pupil record keeping systems, including recording agreed updates to individual records.
• To lead an extra-curricular activity under the direction of the school but with limited direct supervision.

We are looking for someone who has:

• NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent OR able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 3 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
• Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a formal setting
• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support with your application.

What we offer:

• Flexible working options
• Support for continuous professional development in the role
• Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning
• Highly committed and motivated Team
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• Free car parking
• Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
• Employee self-service portal.
• Eyecare voucher scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Dental support
• Gym discount
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

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About Parkland Primary School South Wigston

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 572 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Parkland Primary School South Wigston website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkland-primary-school-south-wigston-wigston (opens in new tab)

Parkland Primary school is a large primary school, with 506 children aged 4 to 11. It is also a pretty happy place with children who on the whole are willing to learn, friendly and easy-going. Our intake is mixed in socio-economic terms with nearly a quarter of the children on free meals. Parents are supportive regular volunteer helpers in school.
Staff range from very experienced to NQTs, with a generous allocation of support staff including HLTAs, a nursery nurse, teaching assistants and an ICT technician.

Premises are modern with open-plan areas for younger children and closed rooms for older ones. We have good resources and excellent facilities including an ICT suite, field, studio, resource room, and separate Year 6 building. We share a campus with South Wigston High School. A state-of-the-art sports centre has been built at the High School with community access and timetabled slots for our school's use.

Our school is part of the Discovery Schools Academies Trust. Discovery Schools Academy Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence is shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

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