Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Boughton Leigh Junior School is seeking to appoint KS2 teaching assistants to join our amazing and welcoming team.

The TA part of the role will be 15 hours a week (mornings). In addition to this, you will be required to cover lunch duties (7.5 hours per week).

The positions are offered on a fixed-term contract until July 2026 with the possibility of it extending due to potential falling numbers. You will also be a first aider in school (appropriate training and support will be given).

Boughton Leigh Junior School is a highly successful and friendly, four form entry school in Brownsover, on the outskirts of Rugby. Our children and staff are happy and enjoy coming to school! We believe that we are one big family with parents who are supportive and proud of what their children achieve.

Our academic results are in line with national expectations, and we strongly believe in pupil wellbeing and pupil-led learning which results in high levels of pupil engagement and good, respectful behaviour in lessons and around the school.

Our children thrive emotionally and spiritually, as well as academically. We strive to meet our mission statement, which is: Inspiring the minds of the next generation; and offer a broad and balanced curriculum which is challenging, engaging, and creative.

You will:

1. Have a positive, friendly and creative approach that will enable us to offer great provision for our children, meeting their needs and helping their love for learning to develop.
2. Be expected to support children working in groups and within the classroom environment and lead on appropriate interventions.
3. Be flexible and approachable, supporting our school vision and values.
4. Establish a good working relationship with colleagues.
5. Be happy to develop, or keep building on, your knowledge and understanding of working with children.
6. Be willing to fully support all elements of safeguarding children and place their safety and wellbeing at the heart of your work.
7. Have a good standard of spoken and written English.
8. Be able to set high expectations for pupil behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through adhering to school policy and building positive relationships with children.

In return, we will offer:

1. a caring, supportive and positive working environment.
2. well-behaved, friendly and well-motivated children.
3. excellent relationships with parents and other stakeholders.
4. a very attractive school environment with excellent resources.
5. opportunities for continuous professional development.

Additional information:
Closing date is 1st May @ 3.00pm

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our school. Please contact the School Business Manager on robinson.j8@welearn365.com or phone 01788 577914 to arrange an appointment for a visit.

Completed application forms should be returned to:
Mrs Jo Robinson
Boughton Leigh Junior School
Wetherell Way
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 1LT
Telephone No: (01788) 577914
Email: robinson.j8@welearn365.com


Commitment to Safeguarding Children:
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as required under the Education Act 2002 and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment:

1. To ensure awareness of school policy and procedures regarding Child Protection and Safeguarding.
2. To become aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse by attending relevant courses, staff meetings, and INSET.
3. To follow school policy and report all causes for concern to the DSL.
4. To ensure the safety of all pupils in the school learning environment both indoor and outdoor.
5. To know that Safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff.