Teaching & Learning Assistant (Maple Court Academy)

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Job summary

Maple Court Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Teaching and Learning Assistant on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027, 30 hours per week during term time, with a salary range £18,451 to £19,343 per year.

The post requires the ability to converse at ease with staff and pupils in English; Maple Court Academy is part of Alpha Academies Trust, offering a supportive environment to develop outstanding teaching practice.

Qualifications

• Must be able to converse with staff and students in accurate spoken English.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Executive Principal: Mrs L Brammer | Required: To Be Confirmed | Teaching and Learning Assistant| Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 | Term Time | 30 hours per week | Level 4, Actual Salary £18,451 to £19,343

Maple Court Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate Teaching and Learning Assistant to work in an inclusive and supportive environment, shaping and supporting the development of our pupils.

Our Academy is a happy and exciting place to be with lots of opportunities. The children are at the heart of everything that we do and the values in our Academy reflect this. We believe that all children have the right to learn in a safe, stimulating and caring environment that is supportive of learning and the development of the whole child. To create this environment, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success?

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Our Purpose

At Maple Court Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “Encouraging and nurturing the aspirations of all pupils to achieve their dreams.” Maple Court live by five values:

• Moral - Be Kind / Be Positive / Be Respectful
• Adaptable - Learn from mistakes / Try new things / Be fair
• Proud - I am proud of me / I am proud of you
• Learners - Work hard / Challenge myself / Join in
• Enthusiastic - I have shown enthusiasm

Why Maple Court?

Maple Court Academy is an inclusive Primary school in the Bentilee area of Stoke-on-Trent. It has bespoke facilities that support our exciting curriculum. Recent investment has delivered extensive and stimulating new outdoor play and learning areas. The academy has also recently benefited from a significant investment in digital infrastructure.

At Maple Court, we create an environment based upon trust and respect that is a safe, secure and happy place for children to learn, grow and develop.

Every member of staff in our academy is fully committed to ensuring that all children work hard, are well supported, make good progress across the curriculum and develop a core sense of morality. As a result, Maple Academy is an exciting, fun and fulfilling place to work.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team.

Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary Academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a local government pension scheme, Staffordshire Pension Fund, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme.We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Life and Progress including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies Trust are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.