ERP Teaching Assistant

Ietrust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership team

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Staff wellbeing network

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Inspire Education Trust is seeking an ERP Teaching Assistant for Whittle Academy, a vibrant one-form entry school. You will work with the class teacher to deliver targeted work and support children with special educational needs in a caring, structured environment.

Applicants should have a Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent, GCSEs in English and Maths, and experience with primary pupils. Strong behaviour management and teamwork are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.
• A good standard of education, including English and Maths (GCSE/Level 2).
• Experience working with primary-aged pupils in classroom settings.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• A role model for students, maintaining high standards of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering specified work and care for children with special educational needs.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promote children’s welfare in line with policy and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Role modelling

Independent work

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic ERP Teaching Assistant to join our school. They will work collaboratively with the responsible class teacher by utilising advanced knowledge and specialist skills to undertake 'specified work' and provide care and supervision to children/young people with special educational needs.

• Relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.


• A good standard of education, including English and Maths (GCSE/Level 2).


• Experience working with primary-aged pupils and in classroom settings.


• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.


• A role model for students, maintaining high standards of conduct.

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children's welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

We are a vibrant and happy one-form entry school, sustaining 'Good' when visited by Ofsted in January 2024. Pupils are a credit to the school and are excellent ambassadors. They are right to be proud of their school. Parents say that Whittle Academy is a very special place. As part of the Inspire Multi-Academy Trust, we work in close partnership with Walsgrave CE Academy, Whittle Academy, Hearsall Community Academy, Stockingford Academy and Blue Coat C of E Academy. The links between the schools are both stimulating and supportive, enabling us to share best practice though collaborative working.

Why work for us?

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team


• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors


• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment


• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff, We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals). Inspire Education Trust is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check, with effect of 1^st September 2022, please note an online search may form part of this recruitment process.