Teaching Assistant

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Continuous professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to work scheme

24-hour GP access

Job summary

North East Combined Authority is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and welcoming candidate to support children’s learning and well-being within our educational partnership. The role requires high expectations, effective communication with parents and staff, and a proactive approach to school life beyond the classroom.

You will join a growing Trust with opportunities for continuous professional development and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Job description

Are you enthusiastic, organised and welcoming?

Would you like to make a difference to children’s learning and well-being?

Do you…

• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children.
• Support, nurture and understand with high expectations.
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
• Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
• Strive to be driven and proactive.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Show willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.
• Consider yourself to be IT literate.

In return you will receive:

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation.
• Continuous professional development, including the opportunity to undertake related qualifications.
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role.

There will be the opportunity to visit the school at 4pm on Tuesday 6th October (please contact the school office to book your place)

In return you will receive:

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation
• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
• Continuous professional development
• A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an annual wellbeing day.
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee welfare and benefits package including:

• 24-hour GP access• Nurse support service
• Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Counselling Services
• Physiotherapy
• Financial wellbeing coaching
• Maternity and Paternity support
• Menopause support
• Access to useful wellbeing resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out

CLOSING DATE:

Applications must be received by: Monday 30th November at 12pm

Short Listing will take place on: Tuesday 1st December

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 8th December