TA/Learning Support (2)

Schools Week; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Job summary

Platt Bridge Community School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for our Early Years Department. You will support pupils with learning activities, aid practitioners, and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

The role requires honesty, reliability and a commitment to safeguarding. Successful applicants will join a passionate school team dedicated to helping children reach their full potential in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils in early years settings.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow direction.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of pupils in the Early Years Department.
• Assist lead practitioners with learning activities and classroom management.

Job description

At Platt Bridge Community School, we are committed to providing a broad, well-balanced and relevant education that is enriched with visits, visitors and extended services. Our school is a modern, inclusive, non-denominational community school for children aged 2-11 years old.

We are committed to ensuring that every child entrusted to our care achieves their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment. At school, we strive to create an inspiring environment which enables everyone – children, staff and families – to flourish and achieve their aspirations. This is encapsulated in our school motto of P B C S.

Our overarching aim is for every child to be socially, emotionally and academically prepared for their next stage in education and life. We expect the highest standards from our children in all aspects of school-life including attendance, attitude, behaviour and achievement.

Platt Bridge Community School was the first full service extended school within the Wigan authority, and as its name suggests, we strive to be at the heart of the community.

Teaching Assistants are key positions within school, responsible for supporting the development of all pupils within their designated phase so that every child can leave school equipped for their next phase of education and to lead a happy and successful life.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant in our Early Years Department who will be hardworking, honest, dependable and self-motivated in order to uphold the ethos, aims and values of our school. We are seeking applications from exceptional individuals, with the highest aspirations and expectations for young people, to join our enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking school team as a Teaching Assistant.

About Achievement through Collaboration Multi Academy Trust

At Achievement through Collaboration - we do what it says on the tin! We collaborate to achieve.

We collaborate because we believe that every child has the right to a powerful education, an education that they value and are proud of, an education that can genuinely shape a positive future for themselves and for society.

We collaborate because we know that education has the power to transform lives for the better.

We collaborate because we know that meaningful collaboration between professionals and between schools can accelerate the positive impact a great education can have.

If you share our values and are committed to ensuring that our children have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and character to shape future success, we look forward to hearing from you!

Jane Chambers

Chief Executive Officer

Our commitment

We are committed to:

1. Safeguarding and putting children at the heart of everything we do.Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment safeguarding checks, including on line checks.
2. Supporting flexible working for all roles and welcome applications from those who wish to work flexibly.
3. Eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We are committed to a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment and we strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel they achieve, belong and collaborate.
4. Supporting colleagues - we offer a wide range of staff benefits available to all colleagues working within our family of schools.

Due to the nature of this role, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires enhanced DBS certificate/barred list check. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are on a barred list.

If you have any difficulties accessing our recruitment portal or completing the application form please contact 01924 907319.