Teaching Assistant

Leigh Academy Langley Park has a fantastic opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our highly collaborative and supportive team. Our Teaching Assistants are pivotal to our success in the classroom and provide a great deal of support for our teachers, therefore our successful candidate will be able to establish strong working relationships with staff and students alike. Leigh Academy Langley Park is seeking someone who; * is dedicated to the job and prioritises the needs of the children in their care. * has experience of working with primary aged children and preferably experience of working with children who have need * is prepared to support children with their personal care * is resilient and solution-focused The successful candidate/s will need to have relevant experience and/or qualifications in working with primary-aged children. We are also looking for proven high standards of both spoken and written English and Mathematics. Being able to communicate effectively with children and adults is essential, together with a friendly and approachable manner. Our newly appointed Teaching Assistants will be able to work using their own initiative and can demonstrate effective behaviour management skills. In return, they will join a supportive environment with plenty of development opportunities within the academy and across the wider Trust. This role offers an actual salary £19,855 per annum (£24,404 full time equivalent) based on 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00), Term Time + 1 week of inset. The role will be centred around supporting children’s learning and development in all aspects of school life, not only in class but during social times too. This will mean that implementing lunchtime and break time routines and activities will be an expected part of the role. There are many perks to being a teaching assistant at Leigh Academy Langley Park. Here are just a few of what to expect: * Being part of a highly effective and supportive team * Working with an understanding and approachable senior leadership team * Free wraparound care during your contracted hours should your child already attend the academy * A Wellbeing Half Day * An investment in your professional development where you will have regular sessions with key leaders in the school * Opportunities for progression and increased responsibilities following successful demonstration of practice We strongly recommend that you come to visit our setting so that you can see in action what an inspiring and purposeful environment it is, for both pupils and adults. If you would be interested in booking a visit or a call with the academy, please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor). Do you know a great Teaching Assistant who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply