Teaching Assistant

Gagle Brook Primary School; Bicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

CPD Programme

Job summary

Gagle Brook Primary School in Bicester invites applications for a Teaching Assistant & MDSA combined role. This permanent position involves 25 hours per week for the TA role (Mon-Thu 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:15; Fri 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–14:00) plus 2.5 hours per week for the MDSA role (12:00–12:30, Mon–Fri).

We are a values-based school with a GOOD Ofsted rating. Join a supportive team and help every child reach their potential.

Qualifications

• An excellent Teaching Assistant who loves to work with children and helps to inspire them to achieve their potential.
• An outstanding team-player who enjoys working with others and being involved in school life.
• Committed to their own professional development journey.
• Experienced in working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs.

Skills

Team player

Child development experience

SEN/SEMH experience

Professional development

Caring ethos

Job description

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

The role: Teaching Assistant & MDSA combined role

The contract: Permanent

The hours: 25 hours per week for the Teaching Assistant role . Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 12pm and 1pm - 3.15pm. Fridays 9.00am until 12pm and 1pm till 2pm. MDSA Role: 2.5 hours per week 12pm - 12.30pm Monday to Friday.

Vacancy Details

Gagle Brook Primary School in Bicester opened in 2018 and has continued to grow since. We believe our values-based ethos and One Planet Principles make us unique, and our children learn about how to care for each other and the world around them when they join our school.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection the school was rated “GOOD” in all areas—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

We couldn't do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working team. If you are looking to continue your career as a Teaching Assistant in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential.

All About You

• An excellent Teaching Assistant who loves to work with children and helps to inspire them to achieve their potential.
• An outstanding team-player who enjoys working with others and being involved in school life.
• Committed to their own professional development journey.
• Experienced in working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs.

Why Work for us?

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself?

We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.