Teaching Assistant

MyNewTerm; Grantham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

Ingoldsby Academy, a small rural primary school near Grantham, is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils, enable access to learning, and help them develop independence. You will work with individuals and small groups, inside and outside the classroom, and assist during breaks to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

The role requires kindness, patience and teamwork, with safeguarding and DBS checks expected.

Qualifications

• genuinely enjoys working with children
• wants to make a positive difference to their lives
• kind, patient and encouraging
• can build positive relationships with children and adults
• able to support children with different learning needs and abilities
• works well as part of a team and is happy to learn alongside others
• can encourage children to become increasingly confident and independent
• shares our belief that every child can achieve and has something special to offer

Responsibilities

• assist with helping our children to learn, grow and thrive
• support pupils to access learning and develop independence
• work with individual children and small groups in and out of the classroom
• assist with break and lunchtime supervision and maintain a welcoming environment

Job description

At Ingoldsby Academy, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, supported and inspired to achieve their very best. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our small but mighty team.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important part in helping our children to learn, grow and thrive. Working closely with teachers and senior staff, you will provide support that enables pupils to access learning, develop their independence and feel confident in themselves.

You will work with individual children and small groups, both within the classroom and, where appropriate, outside the main teaching area. You will help to implement personalised learning plans and provide the encouragement, guidance and practical support that children need to succeed.

The role will also include supporting pupils during break and lunchtime, helping to create a safe, happy and welcoming environment throughout the school day.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• genuinely enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive difference to their lives
• is kind, patient and encouraging
• can build positive relationships with children and adults
• is able to support children with different learning needs and abilities
• works well as part of a team and is happy to learn alongside others
• can encourage children to become increasingly confident and independent
• shares our belief that every child can achieve and has something special to offer.

Why Ingoldsby?

Ingoldsby Academy is a small rural primary school, situated close to Grantham, Bourne and Sleaford. Our size is one of our greatest strengths: we know our children and families well, and our staff work together as a close and supportive team.

We are committed to creating an environment where both children and adults can grow and thrive. As Ofsted recognised:

“Staff and pupils show kindness and care to each other in abundance.”

We are proud of our warm, inclusive culture and our commitment to providing children with both high-quality education and broad opportunities to discover their interests, talents and potential.

As part of the David Ross Education Trust (DRET), we also benefit from being part of a wider family of academies committed to high educational standards, alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

If you are someone who wants to make a difference, enjoys working collaboratively and would love to be part of a school where relationships, ambition and kindness really matter, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our small but mighty team!

Salary & Benefits

NJC4 : £26,016pa FTE (£9,881.90pa pro rata)

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

Risk management is everyone’s responsibility: comply with policies and procedures, and promptly **escalate** issues, incidents and concerns to management.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.