Teaching Assistant - Manor Primary Academy

Fierte Multi-Academy Trust; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 8,800 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Fierté Multi-Academy Trust seeks a Teaching Assistant to work at Manor Primary Academy for 25 hours per week during term time. The role supports individual children under teacher guidance and contributes to a safe, positive learning environment.

The post emphasises safeguarding, professional development including paediatric first aid, and a warm, nurturing team culture. Manor Primary Academy values every child and fosters growth and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Pro-active, flexible and positive teamwork.
• Enthusiastic and empathetic with children in care.
• Commitment to safeguarding and children’s welfare.

Responsibilities

• Be a pro-active, flexible and positive team member.
• Be enthusiastic and empathetic with children in their care, adapting to their needs.
• Support children in their play and ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Deal with any issues with patience following the school's positive behaviour policy.
• Encourage children's communication and positive interaction.
• Under the direction of a teacher, deliver support for individual children and their education plans.
• Support the teacher in preparation, maintenance and tidying of resources.
• Be willing to take on any relevant professional development including paediatric first aid training.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

Skills

Pro-active

Team player

Empathy with children

Communication

Job description

All employees are expected to wholeheartedly commit to the Trust values and associated behaviours-We care, we are brave, we leave no one behind, and we celebrate individuality.

Fierté Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work at Manor Primary Academy for 25 hours per week, term time only.

Manor Primary Academy is an amazing place to work. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities.

We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

See Job Description/Person Specification

• Be a pro-active, flexible and positive team member.
• Be enthusiastic and empathetic with children in their care, adapting to their needs.
• Support children in their play and ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Deal with any issues with patience following the school's positive behaviour policy.
• Encourage children's communication and positive interaction.
• Under the direction of a teacher, deliver support for individual children and their education plans.
• Support the teacher in preparation, maintenance and tidying of resources.
• Be willing to take on any relevant professional development including paediatric first aid training.
• be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

Safeguarding Statement Fierté Multi-Academy Trust and Manor Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.

It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. A copy of Manor Primary Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here Manor Primary Academy - Policies