Teaching Assistant

Victoria Academies Trust; Foley Park; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Staff wellbeing platform

Friendly and happy children

Job summary

Victoria Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support KS1 pupils in small groups and 1:1. The role requires a Level 2 TA/EYFS qualification, with a collaborative approach alongside the class teacher.

You will assist with planning, activities and safeguarding, helping our children to grow and learn in a warm, supportive environment. The position offers 27.5 hours per week, term-time only, with pro-rata pay on NJC scale 5-6.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children in a school setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Energy, positivity and flexibility to work effectively as part of our team.
• Willingness to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and 1:1 support to KS1 pupils.
• Collaborate with the teacher to support planning and activities.
• Support children's development while ensuring safeguarding and high standards of care.

Skills

Experience with young children

Communication skills

Energy & positivity

Flexibility

Go the extra mile

Education

Level 2 TA/EYFS qualification

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide small group and 1:1 support as required in KS1. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate individual who is enthusiastic, hardworking, and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of our children.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a relevant Level 2 TA/EYFS qualification
• Be flexible and collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Work alongside the teacher
• Support children's development, assisting with planning and activities, and ensuring the highest standards of care (including intimate care) and safeguarding

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated teaching assistant who can demonstrate:

• Experience of working with young children in a school setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Energy, positivity and flexibility to work effectively as part of our team
• Willingness to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A commitment to continuing professional development - great Trust CPD offer
• Access to staff wellbeing platform
• A supportive and hardworking staff team
• Friendly and happy children who are keen and eager to learn

(SCALE 5 -6) £26,427 - £26,847 (Full time equivalent - post will be pro-rota) Pro-rota: NJC05: £16,797/NJC06: £17,064, Hours: 27.5 hours (term-time only over 5 days)

Grade: £26,427 - £26,847 (Fulltime equivalent - post will be pro-rota) Pro-rota: NJC05: £16,797/NJC06: £17,064