Teaching Assistant

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated teaching assistant who has a positive attitude to all aspects of school life. They will undertake work/care/support programmes which ensure full access to learning opportunities and assist the teacher in the classroom.

About the role:

They will play a key role in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring all students can reach their full potential.
To provide learning support to teachers across a range of activities to promote development and learning.
To deliver individual and small group provision and learning activities.
Provide feedback on pupil engagement and progress.
Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development.

About us:

The Brunts Academy is a popular and oversubscribed high achieving secondary school with a great tradition of success.
We believe that an outstanding education develops our students academically, socially and morally, giving them the knowledge and skills to be successful at school and life.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.