Teaching Assistant (Resource base)

Pickwick Academy Trust; Brompton; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working and family-friendly

Employee wellbeing & counselling

Strong central team support

Staff involvement in HR policies

Free eye tests

Free annual flu jab

Retail discounts

Emergency salary advance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing career development

Descripción de la vacante

Gillingham Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team on a fixed-term basis until 21 July 2027. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support, enabling children to thrive both academically and socially.

Based in our Resource Base, you will help pupils access learning, develop independence and reach their individual potential, within a warm, inclusive environment that values kindness and

Formación

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs in a school setting.
• Ability to work closely with teachers and other professionals.
• Commitment to an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils with additional needs to access learning and develop independence.
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored activities and resources.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and well-being in the classroom.

Conocimientos

Caring

Enthusiastic

Team player

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

Gillingham Primary School is looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team on a fixed-term basis until 21st July 2027. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs within our Resource Base, helping them to access learning, develop independence and achieve their individual potential. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support, enabling children to thrive both academically and socially. Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification. The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust. Our School Our vision "Enjoy - Engage - Excel" is the driving force behind everything we do. We believe that happy, enthusiastic children learn best and we are determined to create a climate that enables children to explore their ideas and develop their abilities and talents to the full. We have the highest expectations for everyone and seek to develop a thirst for learning that continues long after we wish each other a fond farewell. We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.,

• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.

  At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to "be a certain type of person" to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

• External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.

  You'll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Flexible working and family-friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing support & counselling
  • Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
  • Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
  • Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
  • Free annual flu jab
  • Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
  • Emergency salary advance scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.