Teaching Assistant

Bourne Education Trust; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

EAP access

Gym access

Eye tests

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Matthew Arnold School in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will work within a supportive staff, assisting teaching provision and delivering targeted learning for pupils.

Under the direction of a class teacher, you will plan and deliver intervention programmes, promote positive attitudes to learning, and help pupils reach their full potential. The role is term-time plus INSET days, with a 35-hour week across 37 weeks.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Awareness and commitment to safeguarding children
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team under the direction of the responsible Teacher to support teaching provision and learning.
• Facilitate learning for individual pupils and groups, promoting positive attitudes to learning.
• Prepare, plan and deliver targeted intervention programmes, adjusting activities to pupil response and needs

Skills

Teamwork

Learning support

Intervention planning

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

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
Contract: Term time plus INSET days, permanent
Salary: Support Pay Scale 3, FTE £25,133, actual £18,180
Hours: 35 hours per week, 37 weeks per year. Monday - Friday 8.15am - 3.00pm

Benefits

• 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
• Occupational sick pay
• 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

Essential 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