Teaching Assistant Level 1 (7768)

Strand Primary Academy; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Strand Primary Academy in Grimsby is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant Level 1 on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will work under direct instruction, supporting pupils to access learning and assisting teachers with classroom management.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dedicated team within Delta Academies Trust and to support pupils in a small, one form entry academy. We are committed to safeguarding and expect the new team member to engage with our inclusive

Qualifications

• Role is Teaching Assistant Level 1 supporting learning under supervision.
• Classroom support and pupil management assistance to teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning under direct instruction from teaching staff.
• Assist with classroom management and day-to-day pupil support.

Job description

Strand Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our academy as soon as possible on as part time, temporary basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher. You will support pupils to ensure they can access learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

Strand Primary Academy is situated in the East Marsh area of Grimsby, less than an hour drive from Hull, Lincoln and Scunthorpe. We are a small, one form entry academy, educating children from the ages of 3 to 11 from the local area.

At Strand Primary Academy we have a team that is absolutely committed to ensuring that our children are at the heart of everything we do.

Strand Primary Academy is a welcoming and ambitious school where pupils are encouraged to Be Safe, Be Ready, Be Proud, Be Brave and Be Kind. We are proud of our inclusive school community, with our recent Ofsted inspection recognising the strength of our inclusive practice, the good progress pupils make throughout their journey and the rapid gains they make in their learning. Children’s wellbeing and personal development are at the heart of everything we do, supported through Delta STARS, our whole-school approach to developing confident, responsible and aspirational young people. Alongside our engaging, high-quality curriculum, pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities including sport, music, educational visits, clubs and creative experiences. As part of Delta Academies Trust, we work collaboratively with other Delta schools in the local area, sharing expertise, opportunities and best practice to provide the very best for our pupils and staff. This strong sense of community and collaboration reflects our school motto: “Together we are stronger.”

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

CPD

At Delta Academies Trust, we’re committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes - Leadership Pathways

Employee Benefits

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Holiday Entitlement. minimum 35 days

(subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.

Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.

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