About this Role
Teaching Assistant in EYFS
Badgerbrook Primary School
Salary: Grade 6 Pay Point 9-10 (£25,995 – £26,409 per annum, approximate starting salaryof £11,908) * Pending Support Staff Pay Award Uplift*
Hours: Part-time, 19.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term-time only)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Wednesday to Friday, 08:30am-04:00pm
Badgerbrook follows an Ethic of Excellence, and we strive to be the very best we can be, learning from high quality models and examples. We place great importance on ensuring all staff receive relevant and high-quality professional development to enable them to develop excellence in our pupils. We believe that having high quality school environment, organisation and presentation of pupils’ learning and exemplary behaviour all have an impact on pupil outcomes.
About the Role
Badgerbrook 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.
Key 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 learningactivities for small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on pupil engagementand their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
- To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in linewith the teacher’s lesson plans.
- To promote the development of pupil’s self-reliance, self-esteem and emotionalresilience.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
- NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning,or equivalentOR Able to demonstrate the ability to meet theSTL Level 3 National OccupationalStandards relevant to this post.
- Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracyand English/literacyOR Able to demonstrate competency inliteracy and numeracy equivalent to level 2
Experience
- Experience of supporting teaching andlearning in a formal setting.
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of child protection and healthand safety procedures.
- Ability and willingness to undertakeprofessional development.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Empathy with children and young people.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Why Join Us?
Professional Growth &Support
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Access to learning networks and visits to otherorganisations.
- Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
- Highly committedand motivated Team.
- A role which hasthe opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
- A establishedCentral Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.
Work-Life & WellbeingBenefits
- Flexible working options.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- Be an integralmember of the team in a vibrant school.
- Create anoutstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
- Play a significantpart in continuing to develop our school.
- Be part of a widercommunity of Discovery Schools Trust.
- Free childcare.
Additional Perks
- Free parking.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Gym discounts.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Dental support.
- Retail discounts.
- Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
Equal Opportunities &Accessibility
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity inour workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless ofgender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If yourequire assistance completing your application, please contact (email protected) for support.
Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents
More about Discovery SchoolsTrust
Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learningand teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of allchildren are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of theschool they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared throughlearning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leadingpractitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvementsystem which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also placesstaff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart ofachieving outstanding organisations.
Please note that interviews for this position may be madeearlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applicationspromptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the positionbut also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. Weappreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, thesuccessful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS) and references.
AI
While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in craftingpersonal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expectapplicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust mayutilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will beconsidered when shortlisting.
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