Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality education. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a positive outlook, working closely with an established team to promote independent learners. This role emphasizes safeguarding and the nurturing of children's talents within a supportive environment. A competitive salary and various professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

National terms and conditions

Cycle to work scheme

Eye voucher scheme

Access to CPD and career pathways

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a supportive educational environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering a high-quality education.
• Foster independent and curious learners.
• Contribute positively to the community and school ethos.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Flexibility

Positive outlook

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Governing Board of Tywardreath School, are seeking to appoint a dedicated and committed Teaching Assistant. Tywardreath School is in a beautiful coastal setting, with excellent facilities and easy access to the most wonderful outdoor learning environments. The real strength of the school lies in the people. Staff, children, parents and governors are proud of our school and work hard to provide a caring and stimulating environment for learning. We share an ethos which promotes high standards in academic achievement allied with a broad, stimulating, hands on curriculum. We celebrate and encourage the talents and skills of all of our children. Our aim is to foster independent and curious learners who are able and willing to make a positive contribution to our community and society.

About You

We are looking for an experienced, resilient and flexible candidate who has a positive outlook on life. You will be working closely alongside other adults in an established team that is focused on providing the very best outcomes for all of our children so interpersonal skills are vital.

What the school offers its staff

Working for TPAT and Benefits

‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019

We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.

We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

If you choose to work for us, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issues

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.