Teaching Assistant

Bourne Education Trust; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 17,927 - 24,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous workplace pension through LGPS

Ongoing training and development

Well-being support including 24/7 online GP

Work-life balance policies

Free on-site parking

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Bourne Education Trust seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant at Jubilee High School in Addlestone, England. The role involves providing effective support and care for pupils under the guidance of teachers, ensuring inclusion and welfare. The contract is permanent during term time, with a workload of 32.5 hours per week. Benefits include ongoing training, well-being support, and a pension scheme. The ideal candidate has GCSE English and Maths, excellent communication skills, and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to children's safeguarding.
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provisions and development under the direction of a Teacher.
• Facilitate individual and group learning with high expectations.
• Prepare and deliver intervention programs based on pupil needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to safeguard children

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Jubilee High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners. Ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.

About Jubilee High School

Jubilee High School is a high-performing comprehensive school dedicated to serving the educational needs of families in Runnymede, Woking, and Elmbridge. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

At Jubilee High, our mission is to ensure that every child thrives during their time with us. We are proud to have received a strong 'Good' Ofsted grading in March 2024, a testament to our commitment to excellence. Our priority is to help our students achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Details

Position: Teaching Assistant
Contract: Term time, permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 3pm, 37 weeks per year
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Support pay scale 3.2 (FTE £24,330; Actual £17,927)

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need

Essential Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience/range of stakeholders

Desirable

• Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting

Our Culture

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity