Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternFull timeContract typeFixed termFull-time equivalent salary£26,421.00 - £28,770.00 Annually (FTE)Pro rata of points 12-17 of the Support Staff Pay spine currently Salary £26,421 to £28,770 (Actual Salary £23,081 - £25,133)Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summaryTeaching Assistant Level 3Full time 36.66 hours per week,08.00am - 15.50pm (Hours need to include breakfast club).Term time only, 39 weeks. Fixed Term until 31st July 2025 (potential to extend depending on need within the school).To commence 4th November 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary - Pro rata of points 12-17 of the Support Staff Pay spine currently Salary £26,421 to £28,770 (Actual Salary £23,081 - £25,133)We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistant, to join our welcoming and dedicated school team. The successful candidate will have experience relating to the role of TA within Key Stage 2. The role will involve supporting children during their learning while also preparing, planning and delivering of targeted interventions. Key ResponsibilitiesTo support the teacher in delivering a rich and varied curriculum in line with the attached job description. To assist and support pupils, including those with special educational needs, to access learning activities, through your knowledge of the curriculum and knowledge of how pupils learn.We are looking for someone who: Has previous experience of working within the relevant Key Stage Has experience of working with children with English as an additional language. Has experience of working with children with a range of complex learning needs Is creative and positive Is able to plan, prepare and deliver small group interventions Is able to motivate and encourage children Has excellent interpersonal skills Has excellent team-working skillsAlexandra Park Junior SchoolAlexandra Park Junior School serves around 360, Key Stage 2 pupils in the Glodwick area of Oldham. It also provides a Key Stage 2 education for pupils from 7 years of age. Alexandra Park Junior School become an academy and joined The Pinnacle Learning Trust from 1st April 2024. This has been very positively received by staff and the school's local community. We are proud of the Alexandra Park ethos; celebrating diversity and inclusion in addition to having high expectations and excellent pastoral provision.Alexandra Pak Junior School is welcoming and friendly and our central focus is a commitment to ensuring that all our pupils achieve their full potential and become lifelong learners. Our children are happy, enthusiastic and want to learn. We celebrate diversity and teach children to recognise and respect people's differences as well as similarities. We have a strong training and CPD programme, opportunities to develop your skills and a solid, supportive team of staff and Governors who have fostered a caring and welcoming atmosphere at the school. We are seeking to appoint a hard-working, conscientious and self-motivated individual to join our school team.The Pinnacle Learning TrustAt the Pinnacle Learning Trust we celebrate students' uniqueness and support our young people to flourish and become responsible, successful citizens who contribute positively to their communities. Our Trust invests in each member of staff, offering them professional development opportunities, including designation as Evidence Leads in Education for the Research School; delivery of school-to-school support; CPD facilitation and support for trainee teachers. Staff have access to opportunities to develop their teaching practice, such as training on metacognition, virtual classroom coaching and retrieval practice. As a Trust, we celebrate diversity by encouraging an understanding of our communities, faiths and cultures.Closing Date: 9am Monday 14th October 2024 Interview Date: Monday 21st October 2024To apply please visit our website https://www.pinnaclelearningtrust.org.uk/Vacancies/If you have any questions please email these to [email protected] before the closing date.Additional Reasons to Join Us: Automatic enrolment into a Pension Scheme Cycle to work schemes available Various health and wellbeing benefits (including on site gym membership at Oldham Sixth Form College and The Hathershaw College) Free on-site parking Excellent opportunities for CPD and career developmentCommitment to SafeguardingThe Pinnacle Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Pinnacle Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.