Teaching Assistant at Queen's Park Academy

Queen's Park Academy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen's Park Academy seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our warm primary school, supporting children aged 3–11 in a safe, nurturing environment. You will work with the class teacher and SENDCO to develop activities, monitor progress, and promote inclusive learning, while helping pupils reach their potential.

We require a Level 2 Teaching and Learning Qualification, GCSE English and Maths, and prior experience with children; the role is permanent, term-time with 39 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in an educational setting
• Ability to plan and lead small group teaching/interventions
• Good knowledge of SEN and inclusive practices
• Strong communication and IT skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with class teacher and SENDCo to support activities and contribute to curriculum planning
• Assist with development and implementation of IPPs and Personal/Pastoral Support Plans
• Promote inclusion and monitor pupil progress to inform support
• Support learning and maintain a safe, calm classroom environment

Skills

Level 2 Teaching

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Experience with children

SEN knowledge

IT skills

Communication

Team player

Initiative

Education

Level 2 Teaching and Learning Qualification

GCSE English and Maths (A*-C)

Job description

About this Role

Teaching Assistant

Queen'sPark Academy is an exceptional primary school that offers a warm, welcoming,and nurturing learning environment for children aged 3-11. We are seekingan enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive teamand play a key role in motivating and inspiring young learners. In everythingwe do, we aim to create a positive and safe environment to foster success andimpact our students' lives. We prioritise providing a transformationaleducation for the children and young people in our care, and we are looking forgreat people with the knowledge and skills to support us in achieving this aim.

At QueensPark Academy we emphasise the importance of kindness, civility, and inclusivityin a text-rich, teacher-led learning environment. We want our pupils to leaveour primary schools equipped for success in the next stage of their educationaljourney, and to achieve this we teach an academic curriculum enhanced by anentitlement to enrichment for all. We are dedicated to providing an outstandingeducation to every child. Our lovely students, hardworking teachers and staff,and supportive parents create a community that is committed to excellence inall areas of education.

Webelieve in pro-actively supporting pupils to successfully achieve highstandards of conduct, resulting in very high expectations, and a calm andconsistent learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and can thrive.We think this makes for a warm and happy school, where teachers can teach andpupils can learn, but moreover enables us to give pupils the foundations theyneed to lead happy and fulfilling lives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To workcollaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team, in particularthe class teacher, the Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENDCO) andother teaching assistants, working at all times within the school's policiesand procedures
• Within theoverall plan set by the class teacher or SENDCo to assist in devising andextending educational activities and in preparation of the curriculum. This may include contributing to the development and implementation ofIndividual Provision Plans (IPPs) and Personal and Pastoral Support Plans.
• To promoteand support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in whichthey are involved.
• To helpassess and systematically record pupils' progress and achievements, using theresults of this monitoring in further support work.
• Thesuccessful applicant will join our staff working under the instruction andguidance of experienced teaching staff, to undertake educational activities andattend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils in order tosupport their learning and development whilst ensuring their safety.
• At Queen'sPark Academy we challenge all learners to work hard and achieve as individualsacross a broad and engaging curriculum, where learning is at the heart of allwe do. Our children are nurtured to show respect for themselves, others and thewider community by developing positive relationships built on our schoolvalues.

The successful candidate will have

• Minimumof Level 2 Teaching and Learning Qualification
• GCSE English and Maths (grades A*-C)or equivalent
• Previous experience working with children/youngpeople preferably within an educationsetting or workingas a Level 2 1:1 with children who have specific additional needs (minimum of 2 years within the last 5 years)
• Experience of planning and leading small group teaching/interventionsdesirable
• Good knowledge of SEN
• Good IT skills (with good knowledge of Microsoft applications e.g. word,excel, etc.
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player and the ability to be able to build effective relationshipswith both colleagues and students
• Able to work using initiative

JOB SPECIFICS

Start date: asap

Salary: AS 3-4 £25,105-£25,495, actual pro rata salary£20,608-£20,928 (dependent on experience)

Contract: Permanent, Term time + inset days, 39 weeks per year, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitablecandidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding andwelfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicantsmust be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks includingwith past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.