Teaching Assistant

Philip Southcote School; Staines-upon-Thames; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Condensed school year

Training & development

Recognition policies

Wellbeing support

Discount platform

Work-life balance

Family-friendly policies

Free parking

Eye tests

Job summary

The Matthew Arnold School in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team. The role supports learning across classes and programmes, working closely with teaching staff to help pupils achieve their targets.

We offer a condensed school year, ongoing development opportunities, and a strong safeguarding culture. The post is 35 hours per week, 37 weeks per year, with early finishes and on-site parking, in a welcoming, collaborative trust environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required.
• Safeguarding awareness.
• Willingness to participate in CPD activities.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provisions under the Teacher's direction.
• Facilitate learning for individuals and groups; promote positive attitudes to learning.
• Prepare and deliver intervention programmes; adjust activities by pupil response.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Safeguarding awareness

CPD evidence

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking an Teaching Assistant to join our team at The Matthew Arnold School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About The Matthew Arnold School

The Matthew Arnold School is a thriving mixed comprehensive school for 11-16 year olds in Staines-upon-Thames, rated 'Good' in our February 2024 Ofsted inspection where we were recognised as "a school where students and staff are aspirational."

Our philosophy centres on both academic improvement and character development, encouraging students to challenge themselves and embody our motto: "Dream Big, Work Hard and Achieve." Our core values of Respect, Kindness, and Aspiration are embedded throughout school life.

The people make our school special—from inquisitive children growing into confident young adults, to our talented staff who guide them. We provide an ambitious curriculum complemented by excellent facilities and a diverse enrichment programme, while our strong pastoral structure ensures students develop into resilient individuals. Additionally, our newly established purpose-built smallholding, home to goats, chickens, and ducks, provides a unique opportunity for students to cultivate nurturing and caring skills.

As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We are committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives."

Details

Position: Teaching Assistant

Hours:35 hours per week, 37 weeks per year. Monday - Friday 8.15am - 3.00pm

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Free access to onsite gym after school

Key responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Job reference TA/1026.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: TA/1026.