Teaching and Learning Assistant

The Alpha Academies Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational trust is seeking a passionate Teaching and Learning Assistant at Eaton Park Academy in Stoke-on-Trent. Responsibilities include supporting the learning and development of students, engaging effectively with staff and pupils, and fostering an inclusive environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for education. The role offers competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and a dynamic work culture focused on student success.

Benefits

Pension scheme with 24.2% employer contribution

Discounted gym membership

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to successfully support the development of pupils.
• Capacity to engage with students and staff effectively.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of students in the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to communicate in English

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Job description

Executive Principal: Mrs L Brammer | Required: As Soon As Possible | Teaching and Learning Assistant | 30 Hours per Week | Term Time Only | Level 4, Actual Salary (£17,861 - £18,725)

Eaton Park Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate Teaching and Learning Assistant to work in an inclusive and supportive environment, shaping and supporting the development of our pupils.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Our academy is a happy and exciting place to be with lots of opportunities. Relationships between staff and pupils are of the utmost importance to us and we pride ourselves on these. The children are at the heart of everything that we do, and our core purpose reflects this. To create this environment, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

Our Purpose

At Eaton Park Academy we are committed to "Carving pathways to success for all regardless of social and academic background."

• Moral - We behave well / We know the difference between right and wrong.
• Adaptable - We overcome challenges / We are flexible and change willingly.
• Successful - We work hard / We set targets and goals to achieve.
• Thoughtful - We care / We think about others and ourselves.
• Enthusiastic - We are positive / We love to learn and grow.
• Respectful - We consider people's thoughts, feelings and opinions / We treat people how they want to be treated.

Why Eaton Park?

Eaton Park is an inclusive primary school in the Bucknall area of Stoke-on-Trent. It is one of the largest primary schools in the area and has pupils from nursery to year six. The academy is in a purpose built primary building and has benefited from a significant investment in digital infrastructure. We have significant green space and have recently developed wonderful outdoor facilities for our pupils. The academy environment is attractive and stimulating for our children and as such supports their learning. Our young people thrive and achieve amazing things.

Alpha Academies Trust

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

Alpha Academies Trust sets a very clear vision for all its educational providers: to champion the life chances of learners in the community it serves. This vision is systematically implemented at Eaton Park Academy.

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 24.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Life and progress including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

For all successful applicants the Alpha Academies Trust will support with the option to further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha.