Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Salary: £21324.16 Plus valuable Benefits

Location: Northampton

Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time

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About us:

Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, the Group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools.

At Progress Schools – Northampton we support approximately 35 pupils on roll to ensure that we can provide ample opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment, specifically for those who will reintegrate back into a mainstream setting. The school consists of a core team of the Head of School, Deputy Head of School, up to seven teachers, and five support staff. Further support is also provided by regional and national staff, who work with a number of schools across our group.

About the role:

As a Teaching Assistant, candidates would need to demonstrate an understanding of stages of development and individual needs. They must also be able to give positive encouragement and feedback to ensure pupils are reaching their full potential.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Supporting all students throughout the school in a 1:1, whole class support or outside the class capacity
• Continuing the altruistic work of the Progress Group
• Giving the pupils the chance to either get back into mainstream schools or progress into a sustained Post 16 pathway
• Contribute to a positive ethos for learning
• Overtly promote the values and achievements of the school to the community
• Be aware of and follow the company Equality, Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policies
• Have and create high expectations of staff and students

Expectations within the role:

• Assist the teacher with writing and monitoring pupil learning plans.
• Review and implement interventions which enable pupils to understand and meet their targets.
• Support with the delivery of learning activities in the absence of the teacher.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other practitioners, drawing on their strengths and expertise to best support teaching and learning.
• Adapt to pupil and school requirements on a day to day basis.
• Work with all staff to address pupils’ barriers to learning.

Requirements before applying to the role:

• GCSEs in Maths and English C or 4 grade and above (or an equivalent)
• Experience of working within an education setting or equivalent.
• Experience working with vulnerable pupils

Here at Progress Group, we are passionate about developing our staff as well as our students. Throughout your time with us, you will be fully supported with a range of CPD, career progression and in house training, which includes paid qualifications. This goes alongside numerous other benefits such as a pension scheme and parental leave.

Elevate Your Work Experience with Our Outstanding Benefits Package!

At Progress Schools, we believe in recognising and rewarding the exceptional contributions of our team members. Our benefits go beyond the ordinary, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally. Here's a glimpse of what we offer:

Recognition Awards: Be celebrated for your hard work! Our values-based Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards honour your dedication and commitment to our shared success.

Referral Bonanza: Love where you work? Refer top talent to join our family and receive a fantastic £500 Referral Bonus!

Professional Growth: Invest in your future with our support for professional qualifications, especially for apprentices, and covered paid membership fees.

Financial Security: Rest easy with our Death in Service Insurance, providing four times your salary to your loved ones.

Family-Friendly Policies: Experience peace of mind with our Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave after a required length of service.

Exclusive Discounts: Indulge in the MiRewards benefits platform, offering enticing shopping discounts, fuel cards, and more!

Health and Wellness Support: Take care of yourself with access to Medicash, covering costs for eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments, totalling an impressive £900 annually.

Commute in Style: Join our Cycle to Work Scheme and enjoy a healthier commute while saving on costs.

Supportive Environment: Experience the power of our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, not just for you but also for your immediate family.

Group Connection: Stay connected with our annual Group conference and an insightful review of our comprehensive benefits.

Please check our candidate pack to learn more about what we offer: https://www.flipsnack.com/C898CB66AED/ps-candidate-pack-2024/full-view.html

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How to apply?

Ready to be a part of our transformative educational journey? Submit your application with a brief note about your teaching philosophy by clicking APPLY. For further queries please contact Stacey - Phone: 07759852958 or email:stacey.hill@theprogress-group.co.uk

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The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit The Progress School’s website.

We will not be able to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £21,324.16 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• working with vulnerable pupils: 1 year (preferred)
• Teaching Assistant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Teaching Assistant (Alternative Provision)