Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Oakham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Edith Weston Academy in Rutland is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning under the Class Teacher. You will contribute in Key Stage 2 and may work across other classes as needed, helping children progress and uphold school values.

The role is 30 hours 50 minutes per week during term time (38 weeks). The contract is temporary for 1 year with potential extension, offering a pro rata salary and opportunities to develop within the Brooke Hill Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting children in a school setting.
• Able to work with multiple classes, including KS2.
• Willing to work term-time with extension if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and progress under the Class Teacher.
• Follow planning and directions provided by the Class Teacher.
• Maintain calm and professional conduct in all situations.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues to support learning.

Skills

Supporting learning

Initiative

Calm & professional

Relationship building

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teaching Assistant at Edith Weston Academy, we hope you will feel inspired to apply to be part of our team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team to support our children with their learning under the direction of the Class Teacher. We are currently planning for this vacancy to be in Key Stage 2 but may work across other classes in the future.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Effectively support children's learning and progress and uphold our school values and expectations
• Work on their own initiative, following the direction and planning of the class teacher
• Act calmly and professionally in all situations
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues to support the children

What the school offers its staff

Edith Weston Academy is a supportive place to work with a committed staff team. Everyone in our team is passionate about our school so we only want the very best people working with our children. We expect everyone to be committed to making our school the best it can be for the children, willing to go the extra mile every day and be actively involved in all aspects of school life.

Contract Type: Temporary- 1 year- with the possibility to extend

Hours: 30 hours 50 minutes /week. Term Time only (38 weeks/ year)

Salary: £24,796 Pro Rata (please be aware this is the full time equivalent, not the actual salary). £12.86/hour

Edith Weston Academy is part of the Brooke Hill Academy Trust comprised of three primary schools in Rutland and Lincolnshire. One of the driving values of our MAT is that our schools are treated as individuals, have their own character and serve their own unique communities. We share a common bond and work closely together to provide many opportunities for the children to work, learn and have fun with other children from across the Trust.

For more information about our school please visit our website www.edithwestonacademy.co.uk or visit the Trust website www.brookehillacademytrust.co.uk

Thank you again for considering joining our team at Edith Weston Academy, we look forward to meeting you soon.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.