Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageEarly years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2Working patternPart time: 30 hours per weekMonday - FridayContract typeFixed term - August 2025 - Maternity or parental leave coverActual salaryGrade C Points 4 to 6 (£23,114 to £23,893 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £15,775.83.What skills and experience we're looking forKnowledge, Skills & ExperienceEssential:• A good standard of written and numeracy skills (A/I/C)• Good communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R)• Ability to use basic technology to support the role (A/I)• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I)• Ability to work constructively as part of a team (A/I/R)Desirable:• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme, or equivalent (A/C)• Working with or caring for children of relevant age (A/I)• Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these (A/I)• Emergency First Aid or First aid at work qualification (C)• Previous experience of working with young people preferably in a school setting (A/I)Key: C - Certificate; A - Application Form; I - Interview; R - ReferenceWhat the school offers its staffStaff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust's success story.This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area...Financial Wellbeing:Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension SchemeTechnology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*Access to an extensive discounts platformPhysical Wellbeing:24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your householdGym & fitness discountsCycle to Work scheme*Free annual flu jabMental Wellbeing:Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance ProgrammeMenopause Support ServiceTrained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintainedHoliday Entitlement: minimum 35 days(subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.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 jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.