Teaching Assistant Level 1

Beanfield Primary School; Corby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided

Laptop access

Professional development

Salary sacrifice schemes

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Beanfield Primary School in Corby is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the classroom and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

We offer enhanced salaries and rapid promotional prospects, opportunities for continued professional development with the Brooke Weston Trust Teaching School, daily lunch, a school laptop and access to modern technology, plus staff wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the classroom and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, individually and in small groups.
• Assist the teacher with classroom activities and resources.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
• Support the safety and safeguarding of all children.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Classroom support

Pupil engagement

Job description

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

Hours per week / Weeks per year: 30 hours, Monday- Friday, 8.30am-3.00pm or 9.00 am to 3.30pm. Term time only, plus training days.

About Beanfield Primary School

Beanfield is a continuously improving school, on an exciting journey to becoming Outstanding. “Nurturing the citizens of tomorrow” is the core ethos of our school and we benefit from being a valued member of the Brooke Weston Trust, which gives us the opportunity to work alongside many different schools within the local community and further afield.

As a member of staff at Beanfield Primary, we can offer you the following:

- Enhanced salaries and rapid promotional prospects

- Opportunities for continued professional development and access to the BWT Teaching School

- The support of a cohesive and committed team of teachers who work collaboratively to maintain high standards and expectations

- A freshly prepared hot or cold lunch each day

- Access to a school laptop and the latest technology throughout the school

- Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Childcare Vouchers, CPC Drive New car scheme

- A dedicated staff social committee, with the purpose of creating a positive work life balance and ensuring our staff wellbeing is a key priority for all.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to support pupils in the classroom and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils in lessons, individually and in small groups.
• Assist the teacher with classroom activities and resources.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
• Support the safety and safeguarding of all children.

We are seeking someone with a passion for working with children and a commitment to helping every child succeed.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.