Teaching Assistant

Stephenson Academy; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 23%

Mentoring program

Bespoke CPD

Job summary

Stephenson (MK) Trust in Milton Keynes is seeking Teaching Assistants to support young learners. No prior experience in education is required, with a focus on developing social, life and independence skills within a supportive team.

The role offers a welcoming environment, bespoke CPD, mentoring, and progression opportunities across the Trust, with the Local Government Pension Scheme and a focus on safeguarding the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in education is not essential.
• Able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment.
• Motivated to support children's social, life and independence skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of children's social, life and independence skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and external agencies to provide the best support possible.
• Maintain safe and welcoming environments that promote wellbeing for students.

Job description

Do you have zero experience working in education but want to?

Are you looking to spend more flexible time with your loved ones?

Are you looking to have a 6 weeks summer holiday?

Are you passionate about truly making a difference in the lives of young people?

We currently have the following vacancy:

Teaching Assistants

We are looking for people who:

Thrive working in a challenging and rewarding environment

Are motivated to support the development of children's social, life and independence skills.

Want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Are interested in working with colleagues, families and external agencies to provide the best support possible.

Able to build positive relationships with young people.

Direct experience in education is not essential.

We can offer you:

A welcoming and positive working environment where wellbeing of students and staff is a priority.

High quality professional development and support including bespoke CPD.

• An experienced and supportive senior leadership team.
• An energetic, forward thinking, supportive staff team.

Progression opportunities across the Trust, including teacher training.

Local Government Pension Scheme with our contribution of 23%.

Mentoring by an existing staff member, supporting you through your first few months.

Start date: ASAP following the appropriate checks.

Stephenson (MK) Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This commitment to robust Recruitment, Selection and Induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required prior to commencement of this post

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

NB - Qualification Certificates, Identification and Proof to work in the UK documents are required at Interview

Safeguarding Statement

Stephenson (MK) Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Stephenson (MK) Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.