Teaching Assistant

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Location: Bar Hill, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £16,049 - £18,044 (Actual Salary per year) Trust, Grades 5-6 (Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant)

Job Type: Temporary, Part Time

Hours: Term-time only role - 30 hours per week (Includes 25 hours as Teaching Assistant and 5 hours Midday Supervision)

Bar Hill Primary School is a family of learners situated in the heart of the Bar Hill community in Cambridge - the school provides an inclusive learning experience where everyone's voice is welcomed and valued. The children move along their learning journey both academically and socially with confidence, courage and humility. As part of the Trust, Bar Hill Primary School promotes collaborative working across the whole Trust in addition to providing outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff.

The Role

You will be part of a very friendly team working to supporting a child's learning in the school's lower Key Stage 2 team. This will be a varied role where you will need to be consistent and resourceful - this is a rewarding and vital role in supporting the learning and wellbeing of the children and you will see their progress every day!

An element of your duties will also include preparation of fantastic teaching resources/class displays and will also include midday supervision during the children's lunchbreak.

A Level 3 Teaching assistant role may also include some teaching responsibility i.e. cover for the class teacher on occasions.

The Opportunity

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children's learning!
• A job that is fun and will make you smile!
• An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children's learning and the curriculum
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff - specialist training for all Teaching Assistants
• Valuable experience if you are considering a career in teaching!
• Term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life

Skills and Qualifications

• Will have achieved GCSE English & Mathematics Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent
• Has some experience of supporting children in Key Stages One or Two.
• Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• Demonstrates an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

Benefits

• Unlimited access to CPD via the Trust's Learning
• Membership of local government pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Family friendly policies/generous sick pay
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Unlimited value cycle to work scheme

To Apply

If you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Multi Academy Trust, please do not hesitate to apply.

Closing Date: Monday 14th October 2024 by 9am

Interviews: W/C 14th October 2024

Please note that then Trust may reserve the right to close the advert should a suitable appointment be made - early applications are recommended.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.