Teaching Assistant

Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

School: Lift Brockworth

Location: Moorfield Road, Gloucester, GL3 4JL

Salary: NCJ 7 (£26,403) - 11 (£28,142) + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 32.5

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Lift Brockworth is part of Lift Schools, an ambitious MAT made up of 58 schools, providing access to training and CPD courses. Lift Brockworth is a two form entry primary school on an ambitious journey to make a real difference to the lives of our children. The school offers large spacious classrooms, extensive grounds, two halls, chrome books and iPads for every class, an academy library, excellent curriculum resources and a technology workshop.

The team is supported by expertise across the network to help realise next steps in careers.

Due to an internal promotion we are looking for an ambitious teaching assistant. Being part of one of the largest MATs in the country will allow you access to the best training. We will provide hands-on training to ensure your career in education gets off to the best possible start and support you with higher level teaching-assistant programmes to increase your role and responsibilities should you wish.

The school is committed to ensuring that all children achieve their very best academically and have access to wide-ranging opportunities that encourage aspiration. We have camping trips, visits to the seaside, curriculum days, outdoor learning and much more. We are looking for a teaching assistant to work in partnership with teachers to improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

The role provides support to students so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. This role is vital in supporting our students and helping them achieve their potential.

You will have a L3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent or willingness to work towards this qualification with an understanding of a range of pupil’s learning needs. You will have patience in interactions with a variety of students and situations, with a calm demeanour and have empathy to understand the needs and challenges of students and be able to relate to them on a personal level.

You will also be somebody who can engage and enthuse students to want to learn.

We will review applications and interview ASAP so please apply or make contact ASAP.

If you would like a confidential discussion/ tour of the school please contact Jessica Billows, Recruitment Manager on jbillows

• Comprehensive training: Access to developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support.
• Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before applying. Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. We adopt a fair recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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