Teaching Assistant Level 2 at Thomas Clarkson Academy

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Teaching Assistant Level 2 at a vibrant multicultural academy. This role focuses on supporting students within Inclusion and SEN teams, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. The Trust is dedicated to transforming educational performance and values a diverse staffing body that reflects the community. Join a motivated team that prioritizes professional development and the personal growth of every student. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and thrive in an inclusive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Seeking friendly individuals with attention to detail.
• Ability to work well within a wider team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students in Inclusion and SEN teams.
• Contribute to a collaborative working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

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.

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2

Location: Thomas Clarkson Academy

Salary: Grade 2, Scale 4-6. Starting salary - FTE £24,100.00, Actual salary £20,702.83

Hours per week / Weeks per year: 37 hours per week (8am-4pm), Term time only + 5 training days

About Thomas Clarkson Academy

Thomas Clarkson Academy is highly ambitious for all its students, their families and our staff. We are proud to be a multicultural community that embraces the Brooke Weston ethos and puts excellent progress and the personal development of students at the heart of everything it does.

This post is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to work in our Inclusion and SEN teams. We are looking for individuals who are friendly, have attention to detail and who work well as part of a wider team.

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.

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.

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.