Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Training and development

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a dedicated individual to support children's learning in a school setting. The role requires a pleasant manner, good English skills, and a genuine interest in pupil development.

Experience in education is desirable, with NVQ in Learning Support considered an advantage. The successful candidate will work as part of a team, use ICT competently, and demonstrate reliability, flexibility and discretion in handling sensitive situations.

Qualifications

• Good general education and strong written and verbal English skills.
• Relevant qualifications in learning support are advantageous.
• Interest in supporting children’s learning and development is essential.

Skills

Pleasant manner

Strong English

ICT skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ in Learning Support

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Pleasant manner.

Skills and Experience RequiredWe are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Previous experience within an educational setting would be desirable, although a genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development is essential.

The successful candidate should have a good standard of general education, with strong written and verbal English skills and excellent ICT skills. Relevant qualifications or certifications would be advantageous, particularly an NVQ in Learning Support.

We are looking for someone with a positive outlook, an energetic and adaptable approach, and the ability to demonstrate personal authority and command respect from students. The ideal candidate will be reliable, self-confident and willing to embrace a challenge. They should also be resilient, able to cope effectively under pressure and demonstrate discretion when dealing with sensitive situations.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The successful candidate should be self-motivated, able to use their own initiative and possess strong organisational and time-management skills. Flexibility regarding working hours is important, as is a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are also looking for someone who sets high expectations for themselves and is keen to participate in further training and professional development.

Above all, we are looking for an approachable individual with a pleasant manner who is enthusiastic about supporting children and contributing positively to the school environment.

For a full person specification and job description, please visit the links attached.

What the school offers its staff

Rewards and Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We recognise that every school and every individual is of equal importance, we respect and have tolerance of all, and we ensure that everyone feels known, appreciated and valued.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, investing in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training programmes at every level.

You will have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and committed education practitioners to support your development and career with the trust.

You will have the autonomy to evolve your school’s vision, values, performance and culture, but you will never be alone, you will have continuous support from the wider trust.

You will also have full access to our rewards package:

Learning and development

We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities including structured qualifications, and you will be able to access support, coaching and mentoring by senior members of staff from across the trust.

Teaching and School leadership staff are part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS). You receive a guaranteed pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme, via career average arrangement; benefits are accrued each year based on 1/57th of your pensionable salary including overtime.

Employee Assistance Programme

We have partnered with Legal and General to offer free and confidential advice to our staff. This is available 24 hours, 7 days per week for you and your immediate family. Some of the services include support with family, financial information, legal advice, stress and anxiety, and bereavement. You will also have access to ‘in the moment’ counselling sessions.

We offer various flexible working arrangements, and all staff are encouraged to submit applications for flexible working to suit their individual circumstances.

Discounts on shopping, leisure, and travel

Through our Legal and General EAP our staff have access to a wide range of offers and discounts on high street and supermarket shopping, leisure facilities such as cinema and gym, and travel options such as holidays and hotel stays.

Gym - Access to Alsager Everybody Health and Leisure.

Flu vaccinations - All staff have the option to access their annual flu vaccination via a local pharmacy.

Further details about the role

Please note that we hold the right to close this post prior to the closing date without notice.

Commitment to safeguarding

Alsager School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment.