Teaching Assistant

Pegasus Primary School; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Competitive salary

Supportive team

Job summary

Pegasus Primary School in Oxford is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a supportive, professional team committed to improving children's learning every day. Experience with children is desirable but not essential, and we value drive, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

You will work independently and as part of a large staff team. You will support key children, perform general TA duties, and take a half-hour lunch duty, with opportunities for ongoing CPD within our school and Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children is desirable, but not essential.
• CPD pathway to develop practice within our school and Trust.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment focused on child learning.

Responsibilities

• Support key children and general TA duties, plus a half-hour lunch duty.
• Work within a friendly team to deliver high standards of care and learning.
• Contribute to inclusive practices and safeguarding across the school.

Skills

Drive and determination

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Resilience

Commitment to development

Job description

location_on Location Pegasus Primary School

Pegasus School is a dynamic and vibrant place to work, where each day you make a huge difference to children's lives. We care deeply about each and every child and look for the very best in our team to cultivate a lifelong love of learning. Our school is an inclusive team that never gives up on a child - no matter how complex or challenging that can be. Leadership provides the impetus, support, and challenge to help everyone become better than they thought they could ever be. Our sense of purpose and determination to build innovative, inspiring, and highly effective practices across all levels of the organisation are an overwhelming driver and permeate everything that we do. Wherever you are in your career we may have a position for you. We appreciate that whilst experience is important, will and determination to have a great impact on children's learning is just as vital. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of creative, innovative minds who have the highest expectations for the children in their care. Pegasus Primary School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

We are looking to employ additional Teaching Assistants to join our team of supportive and professional staff. The role includes supporting key children and general TA duties, plus a half hour lunch duty. Experience of working with children is desirable, but not essential.

We can offer you:

• Plenty of opportunities for professional development, within our school and our Trust.
• An individual CPD pathway, to develop practice, and help you reach the next stage in your career.
• An opportunity to work in a charitable organisation that is focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged children.
• A competitive salary, a popular benefits and rewards programme.
• The opportunity to work as part of a supportive team of staff, working with our incredible children.

What our staff team say is the best thing about working at Pegasus Primary:

• "We have an amazing team of staff, who are committed and professional at all times. The children are fantastic and fully engage with learning, trying to be the best they can be."
• "The CPD, the career growth opportunities and the children themselves. The incredible effort being made by absolutely everyone who works here to make the school the very best it can be."
• "The colleagues I work with are hard-working, motivated and give everything they can to their role. Staff are happy to come to work and enjoy spending time with the children. They work hard and there is a culture of sharing successes".
• "That I have the best ability to teach and support children in their everyday learning. It is also a great school to work in and a good team."

The right candidate will have:

• Drive, determination and a passion for working with children and their families.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a large staff team.
• A positive outlook and a resilient nature.
• A commitment to developing their own, and others, practice as part of a team.

If you feel you would be suitable to work within our supportive and friendly team, we would like to hear from you!

Pegasus Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.