Teaching Assistant

More than one location, The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  23 June 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 June 2024

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £18,507 - £21,566 for hours and weeks stated

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at New Horizons Children’s Academy providing teaching and learning support, under the guidance of the class teacher, to pupils in all areas of the curriculum. The successful candidate will assist the teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of pupils, maintaining accurate records in order to ensure documentation of all interventions with pupils, detailing their progress and achievement.

The Teaching Assistant will assist in the supervision of pupils and promote learning and safety, for example, at break and lunch times and on educational visits, promoting positive behaviour patterns, raising self-esteem and improving independent working in pupils to assist in their education and growth.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities.
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School, and from September 2024 Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Staff Discount: Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' with a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: georgina.spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thinking-schools-academy-trust (opens in new tab)

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

o Think about their Thinking
o Be their Best self
o Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

School Details

New Horizons Children's Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 639 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: New Horizons Children's Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-horizons-children-s-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email georgina.spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk.

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