Level 2 Teaching Assistant KS2

Level 2 Qualified Teaching Assistant – KS2Closing date: Monday 4 March 2024 middayStarting Date: As soon as possibleSalary: NJC level 7-12 Range depending on qualifications and experience £24294 to £26421 full time (TTO £20959-£22794)100% of staff enjoy working at Windmill LEAD Academy – Staff Survey, April 2022We have a great opportunity to appoint a class based Teaching Assistant for Key Stage 2 to support the wonderful children in our school. We would like applications from motivated practitioners who feel they could help the school build upon its strengths. Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is a vibrant, diverse inner city school that was graded ‘Good’ in its last Ofsted inspection in February 2019. We have a dedicated team who work hard to improve the outcomes of all children. Ofsted commented on the high staff morale and in the latest staff survey 100% said they enjoyed working at the school. If you do not know this area, please come and visit, do not let stereotypes of ‘challenging inner city schools’ deter you from enquiring. The children at Windmill are delightful, they are eager to learn and value their school. Please follow us on Twitter @windmilllead to get a flavour of the school and the many enriching things that we provide. The school has undergone a huge refurbishment plan which has seen a complete remodelling of the front of the school and improvement of the teaching facilities. Parents and carers are very supportive of the school.The school benefits immensely from being a member of a very forward looking Trust. Staff throughout the Trust, work in partnership and benefit from many CPD opportunities and networks provided by the L.E.A.D. Equate Teaching School Hub.This post would suit a Teaching Assistant with experience of teaching in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, has high expectations, determination and a passion for making a difference to the life choices for inner city children. You will be supported by a dedicated and experienced Leadership Team who put mentoring and coaching at the heart of their practice. We are therefore looking for a candidate who:• is keen to work with children and support them in their learning;• is positive in their approach to their work and all members of the school community;• has the skills to work as part of the school team;• is dedicated to supporting every child to achieve their very best;• has a good level of English and mathematics;• wants to develop their own teaching skills.In return, the successful candidate will: • be joining a welcoming, strong and dynamic team of professionals;• work in a school with high aspirations for all of its pupils and staff;• work in a lovely school environment with children at its heart;• be provided with high quality CPD opportunities.Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust which is a registered charity created in 2011. The Trust aims, through outstanding leadership, to provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential. Further information about the Trust can be found on the Academy website.This is a superb opportunity to develop and progress professionally and to impact upon children’s learning.The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.Visits to the school are welcome. Please ring the school if you would like to visit. Please write a letter of application to accompany an application form. Thank you for your interest in the position.Ruth Pickering and James ColvinActing Heads of School