Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Lawn Manor Academy

Salary: Grade C-D, £22,366 - £23,893 (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: Grade C-D, £15,598 - £16,663, (DOE) pro rata
Type of role: Permanent, part time hours (30 hours per week Mon-Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm), term-time only

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 2nd June 2024
Interview date: w/c Monday 10th June 2024

To apply for this role please ensure you apply via MNT: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144773/EDV-2024-LMA-63442

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team here at Lawn Manor Academy. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely alongside class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and support our pupils.

The successful applicant, you will:

• Have great communication skills along with IT and administrative knowledge.
• Be willing to take part in ongoing training and update skills including completing a Vocational Qualification.
• Demonstrate discretion to make minor decisions, under the direction of the line manager.
• Show emotional resilience, working with children and supporting behaviour management.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.

If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.

Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.

Together we Belong, Believe, Become.

We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. Examples of great discounts currently on offer include:

• 10% off Eyewear
• 20% off Gym Membership
• Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national store
• Free on-site gym
• On site flu vaccinations
• Teachers and Wiltshire Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave for support staff up to 31 days + 8 bank holidays per year (with 5 years’ service)

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearning.org.uk

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,366.00-£23,893.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• To apply for this role please ensure you apply via MNT: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144773/EDV-2024-LMA-63442

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/06/2024