Teaching Assistant Level 1

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart timeContract typeFixed termFull-time equivalent salary£22,366.00 - £22,737.00 Annually (FTE)Teaching Assistant Level 1 job summaryJob title: 1:1 Teaching AssistantContract: Temporary, 32.5 hours per week (Term Time + 5 inset days)Salary Scale: HLT Scale 1a, Points 2-3 (£22,366 - £22,737) FTEPro Rata Salary for this post: £16,728 - £17,006What does a 1:1 Teaching Assistant do?In a nutshell:This is a hugely varied role, one minute you will be helping the child to whom you give dedicated support assistance to understand their lesson, the next you might be helping them travel between classrooms. Some children may need personal care so if this role requires that, we will let you know when you apply.You will spend your day with your appointed child, get to know them and help and watch them grow and develop. It's an amazing job and one that's critical to helping that child. You'll feedback how the child develops and progresses and work with class teachers on areas of need.Our children are amazing and we intend to help them to continue to be amazing, regardless of what life throws at them. This is a key role in enabling that to happen.If you are thinking of applying, we are looking for people who:- Are committed, adaptable and caring, with a professional manner, who are patient and deeply caring - unflappable!;- Are able to demonstrate creativity, resilience and interpersonal skills to complement our highly effective team;- Can be an effective team player and willing to be fully involved in the life of the school;This post is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for nurturing and supporting pupils with SEND to carve out a career with our Trust.What can we offer you in addition to the salary and holidays above?- Be part of a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards;- A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos;- A vibrant learning environment - for you and our children;- An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well-being of all staff;As part of Harbour Learning Trust all staff have opportunity to access:Local Government Pension SchemeEmployee Benefits Scheme;Employee Assistance Programme;Cycle to Work Scheme;Lease Car Scheme (Tusker);a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards;a supportive, warm and welcoming ethos;a vibrant learning environment - for you and our children;an experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well-being of all staff;We always offer the opportunity to discuss our roles and visit our Academy before you apply.For further information, please contact: [email protected] an application form and job description, please visit: mynewterm.comHarbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust carries out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. References taken up upon interview.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.