Teaching Assistant (Wel005Bc)

About this Role

Teaching Assistant

Wellington Place Primary School

Grade 6, Pay Point 6 – 10 (£23,897 – £24,299)

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Permanent

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA INDEED. PLEASE APPLY VIA MY NEW TERM: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/942916582/EDV-2024-WPPS-24087

Wellington Place Primary School are looking for a caring, experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work alongside the class teacher to support learning in class and run interventions, to join our team and be a proactive integrated member of the School Staff Team.

As part of your role you will, under the direction of a teacher, support in the learning process and utilise your skills to assist the teacher to create an educational environment in which a pupil's all-round development is achieved.

Discovery Schools Trust will run the 210-pupil newly named Wellington Place Primary School, which is currently under construction off Airfield Road on the William Davis’ Airfield Farm housing estate. Discovery Schools Trust very much wishes the education experience at Wellington Place to be designed with pupils at its heart; giving pupils the tools to become active citizens through their exploration of meaningful experiences, exploring the past, the present day, and how their learning could impact the future.

The Local Authority wishes to open the new schools’ doors in a phased approach beginning in September 2024, in time for the new academic year.

Why choose Wellington Place Primary School?

The school has a state of the art facilities, £9.3M net-zero school which will feature green technologies, such as solar panels and air source heat pumps, and bat and bird boxes to encourage wildlife. It provides an incredible sustainability learning opportunities for children.

It is only with such outstanding people that we can succeed in our vision. In return we offer dynamic and energetic school environments to work from with opportunities for progression, and a wealth of career development prospects for everyone. Colleagues are able to move between schools to gain experience, collaborate with partners, join network and peer to peer groups and work in different roles as appropriate, including secondment opportunities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class learning activities, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported.
• To work under the supervision of a teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on pupil engagement and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
• To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focussed learning activities and more generally across the curriculum.
• To assist with the maintenance of pupil record keeping systems, including recording agreed updates to individual records.
• To lead an extra-curricular activity under the direction of the school but with limited direct supervision.

We are looking for someone who has:

• NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent OR able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 3 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
• Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a formal setting
• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification VIA MY NEW TERM: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/942916582/EDV-2024-WPPS-24087

What we offer:

• Flexible working options
• Support for continuous professional development in the role
• Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning
• Highly committed and motivated Team
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• Free car parking
• Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
• Employee self-service portal.
• Eyecare voucher scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Dental support
• Gym discount
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,897.00-£24,299.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/05/2024
Reference ID: WEL005BC