Teaching Assistant- Part time

Aqueduct Primary Academy, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3RP

23 days remaining to apply

Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
1 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 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: £22,737.00 - £23,144.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Telford & Wrekin Scale 2, points 3-4. 12.5 hours per week (AM only) 38 weeks per year (term time only))

Teaching Assistant- Part time job summary

We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Aqueduct Primary Academy . You need to be committed to providing children with exceptional learning opportunities in a fun and caring environment, committed to teamwork, have a can-do attitude with a good sense of humor and be prepared to go that extra mile.

Providing class support, you should be experienced in working with children and adapting and extending learning within a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Working with the class teacher, you will be responsible for providing excellent learning opportunities for all which may require structured small group or 1:1 activities to ensure the curriculum is accessed by all. You should have experience of delivering whole class learning and an ability to bring learning to life so that children have practical hands on learning experiences that foster a real love of learning.

We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and passion for providing the best outcome for all pupils, who: 

is highly motivated

has consistently high expectations

nurtures a thirst for knowledge and understanding and a love of learning in all pupils

is committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all

is a committed member of our school team

has high levels of organisation, proactivity and positivity

has a passion for driving up standards and improving outcomes for all pupils

able to demonstrate good behaviour management

There is the opportunity, if desired, to combine this role with a Sports leader role (25 hours per week), this would increase the overal hours per week to full time, from 8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri. If this would be of interest to you- please see the link here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/150710/EDV-2024-APA-81757 This can be discussed in more detail at interview should you be shortlisted for either role.

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.  
Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection 

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.  

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. 

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

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.