Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageEarly years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2Working patternFull time: 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 inset days (195 days), permanentContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary22,978 pro rataWhat skills and experience we're looking forTeaching Assistant Pilgrim AcademyAppointment Date: November 2024Annual Salary: LGAT 5 £22,978 prorataActual Salary: LGAT 5 - £17,118.6132.5 hours per week, term time onlyplus 5 inset days (195 days), permanentWe are seeking to recruit a versatileTeaching Assistant who will play a key role in supporting students and staff atour primary Academy. We are looking for someone who believes in inclusion forall students and is able to implement strategies to support children with SEND.Responsibilities will include working 1:1 to support children with additionalneeds and supporting the class teacher with groups of children or individualsin the classroom. The role will involve working with children to support any social,emotional or behavioural needs.Experience is preferred, but fulltraining will be provided in-house. Candidates must have a minimum of GCSEGrade C or equivalent in Mathematics and English.Application forms are available onthe Trust website, through e-mail [email protected], or telephone 01507 353450.All applications and supportingstatements should be emailed to [email protected] by 9am on 11thOctober 2024.Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.In line with our safer recruitment practices and statutory guidance on KeepingChildren Safe in Education, all applicants must be willing to undergo anEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additional pre-employmentchecks will also be carried out including online/social media check,satisfactory references and any other appropriate checks necessary in order toassess the suitability to work with children.What the school offers its staffAs an employee of Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust, you will benefit from the following:A modern, well-resourced and safe working environment;An individual induction programme, with the support of a mentor to help you settle in;Opportunities for staff development and career advancement;A supportive workplace with a commitment to employee wellbeing;Dedicated ICT facilities for staff;Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme (or the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff);Employee Loyalty Awards recognising long-term commitment to the Trust;Access to join a Health cash planCycle to Work SchemeCommitment 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 jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.