Teaching Assistant Level 2

Brooke Weston Trust; Great Oakley; On-site; GBP 8,200 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced salaries and rapid promotions

Flexible working

Annual wellbeing day

Laptop for staff

Job summary

Brooke Weston Trust is recruiting a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract until August 2026 to support children with SEN at Oakley Vale Primary School. You will join a team of dedicated staff in a lively, supportive environment within the Brooke Weston Trust.

The role is 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 11:30am, term-time plus 5 training days; salary quoted is £9,096 FTE (£26,121 if full-time). The Trust offers professional development and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Support children in school with additional SEN.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support as part of a dedicated team.

Job description

We are in the lucky position to be able to recruit a Teaching Assistant on a fixed term contract until August 2026 to support children in school with additional SEN . You will work with a team of dedicated and inspirational staff, to provide support in the classroom in a lively but never boring school. You will have a unique opportunity to grow your own career with the support of the Senior Leadership team, whilst everyday sharing your time with staff, children and families in the heart of our school.

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.

Salary: £9,096 (BWT Grade 2, full time equivalent (FTE) salary £26,121) - Part Time, Fixed Term contract Hours per week / Weeks per year: 15 hours per week. Monday- Friday, hours 8.30am-11.30pm. 39 weeks, Term time plus 5 training days About Oakley Vale Primary School Oakley Vale Primary School is a state-of-the-art eco-friendly school serving its local community. Our core ethos is to develop the individual strengths of every child, our student, staff and stakeholders are all dedicated to this vision. We are a two-form entry school with 400+ pupils across Reception to Year 6. 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 Oakley Vale and the Brooke Weston Trust, 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 staff who work collaboratively to maintain high standards and expectations
• Family Friendly policies including but not limited to; Maternity & Paternity leave, flexible working and discretionary leave including an annual wellbeing day.
• A hot or cold breakfast and lunch each day
• Access to a school laptop for all teaching staff and the latest technology throughout the school
• Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Childcare Vouchers, discounted BWT childcare facilities, Bike2Work, Car leasing & Private Health care
• Lifestyle discounts for major high street retailers
• Access to 24/7 online GP services for you and your family
• Access to 24/7 'Employee Assistant' Physical & mental health services.
• Annual Wellbeing day