Specialist Teaching Assistant

Join our Team at Blackhorse Primary School as a Specialist Teaching Assistant!
Start Date: as soon as possible
Salary: Grade 9 £27,334 - £29,777 (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £20,651.48 - £22,497.23 p.a.)
Contract: Fixed term until August 2025
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.00pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunchbreak), term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks)
The Role:
We're seeking a versatile Specialist Teaching Assistant to support pupils within our Resource Base and promote inclusion across the school. This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025 pending a staffing review, subject to a review of the school's budget and needs of the resource base.
If you're passionate about supporting diverse learners and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our mission to foster respect, pride, bravery, and success in all our pupils.Please see candidate information pack for further details. Fluency Duty:
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The School and Trust:
Blackhorse Primary School are extremely proud to have South Gloucestershire’s only Primary Resource Base for autistic children and children with social communication difficulties. Our Resource Base comprises of 2 small classes led by qualified teachers with a high adult pupil ratio with our RB children fully including within mainstream classes, some including part-time whilst others remain in the Resource Base; with a view to including for at least some of the time by their first annual review.
Blackhorse Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 13 schools (11 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities. We firmly believe in the transformative potential of education to enrich lives and foster joy.
With a steadfast commitment to ongoing development and meaningful experiences, we nurture personal growth and pave the way for success in every aspect of life. Central to our ethos is collaboration; as a family of schools, we actively promote the exchange of ideas and mutual support among our staff, fostering a culture of shared learning and collective advancement.
We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Blackhorse Primary School and The Leaf Trust.
We can offer you:
A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated and hard-working staff team.
Professional Growth: We are committed to staff development and offer excellent CPD opportunities. Staff can also take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, allowing for practical experience and personal growth.
Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 13 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
Employee Wellbeing: Our staff’s opinion matters to us, which is why we conduct an annual staff survey to ensure their voice is heard. Additionally, our Wellbeing Committees are here to support staff in the workplace. Support staff benefit from generous leave entitlement.
Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and discount retail platform to help you save money on various purchases.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic, flexible, and passionate about supporting children, we encourage you to apply.
All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
The closing date for applications: Monday 10th June 2024 (9.00 am)
Interviews are scheduled to take place on: Monday 17th June 2024