Teaching Assistant

White Hills Park Trust; Bramcote; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational trust in Bramcote, England, seeks a dedicated individual to support students with complex needs. The role involves leading small groups, providing tailored support, and collaborating with school teams to enhance educational outcomes. The trust prioritizes staff wellbeing and offers a community-oriented working environment with excellent facilities for professional development.

Benefits

Strong community support

High-quality staffroom facilities

Access to health services

Above statutory PPA time

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to inclusion.
• Prior experience working with pupils who have complex needs.
• Enthusiastic and pro-active approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups and provide effective one-to-one support.
• Work alongside teams to produce appropriate resources.

Job description

37 hours a week - Term Time Only

Monday: 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday: 8.00am - 3.30pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly-motivated and enthusiastic individual who wants to make a real difference to the lives of young people. The school would welcome applicants who have a strong commitment to inclusion, have prior experience working with pupils who have complex needs and who are enthusiastic, pro‑active and have high expectations for ensuring the best outcomes for all young people. The person appointed will be expected to lead small groups, provide effective one to one and small group support in class. They will also be expected to work alongside teams in school to produce appropriate resources suitable to individual need.

Alderman White School is a friendly, thriving and stimulating place to work and study. Our students are well‑behaved and motivated. We have excellent support from parents and the community, and a talented and positive staff team. We are ambitious for every student and provide high‑quality pastoral care and support, as well as outstanding enrichment opportunities for our students and the local community.

Staff wellbeing and development is very important to us - we offer a strong sense of community, high quality staffroom facilities and a carefully tailored staff development programme, centralised behaviour system, a feedback policy which takes account of workload, and access to health services through the Schools Advisory Service. PPA time is above the statutory requirement and can be taken off site.

The school is conveniently located 5 minutes from Junction 25 of the M1, close to the A52, as well as tram and bus routes, in a suburban area close to Nottingham University.

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It's an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils.