Teaching Assistant

The Progress Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Progress Group as a teaching assistant in Kettering. We prioritize wellbeing and professional growth, offering benefits like financial security, professional development support, and a commitment to fostering a supportive environment for our students. This role requires a passion for engaging learners and enhancing their educational experiences.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Free wellbeing app

Additional leave for foster carers

Professional Development support

Death in Service Insurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Medicash for health expenses

Recognition Awards

Referral Bonus of £500

Weekly drop-ins with Senior Leaders

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Understanding of alternative provision and special needs.

Responsibilities

• Engage learners and support their ambitions.
• Promote equality, diversity, and safeguarding.

Skills

Engagement Skills

Emotional Support

Communication

Promotion of Values

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English C or 4 grade and above

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it’s a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?

Well at Progress Schools, that’s just the approach we take.

Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics—enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too.

Your work-life balance matters. That’s why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible.

And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.

But that’s not all, we also offer…

• Professional Development:Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague!
• Financial Security:Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
• Family-Friendly Policies:Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Cashback:Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.
• Recognition Awards:Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
• Referral Bonus:£500 for referring top talent.
• Exclusive Discounts:MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewards
• Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders:Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT
• Group Connection:Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

Who are we looking for from you?

• Engagement Skills:Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions
• Emotional Support:Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Qualification:GCSEs in Maths and English C or 4 grade and above (or an equivalent)
• Knowledge:Have an understanding of alternative provision and dealing with students with special needs.
• Experience:Working within an education setting or equivalent.
• Communication:Professional communication with students and staff.
• Promotion of Values:Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.

Once recruited will be put on a mandatory Level 3 teaching assistant apprenticeship.If you are already level 3 you will be put for level 5.

About the School:

Progress Schoolsis part ofThe Progress Group,the Group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools.

AtProgress Schools – Thrapstonwe support approximately 35 pupils on roll to ensure that we can provide ample opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment, specifically for those who will reintegrate back into a mainstream setting. The school consists of a core team of the Head of School, Deputy Head of School, five teachers, and five support staff. Further support is also provided by regional and national staff, who work with a number of schools across our group.

How to Apply:Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application with a brief note about your training philosophy by clicking APPLY.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.

Note:We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.