Teaching Assistant Level 1 Grade D SCP 4-5 Actual Salary (starting on SCP 4): £17,650 Permanent Contract Hours of work: 31.25 hours per week 39 weeks per year (term-time plus 1 week) This position is based at Telford Junior School, part of the Elm Tree Multi Academy Trust. Working with the SENDCO you will be joining our thriving IEN team to assist and support teaching and learning, working with individuals or groups of pupils. You will supervise pupils and assist with their general care, safety and well-being, making a difference to their life and education in school. You will be enthusiastic, flexible, have great interpersonal skills, enjoy working as part of a team and want the very best for our students. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking for a career in Education, working in our Trust in a rewarding role. We have a successful track record of supporting progression to higher levels or into teaching, if this is of interest to you. If you have experience of, or an interest in, working with young people, particularly those with individual and complex needs and can demonstrate a calm and steady manner, effective communication and be a positive role model, we would welcome your application. What we offer in return is: o A fantastic, friendly school environment in which to work, with great team spirit o A first-class commitment to developing individuals so that they reach their full potential, working together with a great team that offers guidance and mentoring o A range of staff health and wellbeing schemes and resources o A generous pension scheme and holiday allocation o Free onsite car parking, a subsidised canteen and dedicated refreshment areas Please see the job description and person specification for full details and requirements with regards to this role and note any offer of employment is subject to receipt of a completed application form, satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS disclosure, online search checks and the right to work in the UK. If you wish to be part of this outstanding learning community, please complete the application forms and send to: admintelfordjunior.co.uk If the forms/documents are not displayed on this specific portal, please contact the school directly and they will send them out to you. Post Deadline: Monday 3rd February 2025 at 09:00 am Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date; however, we may interview candidates on application. Therefore, we encourage you to submit an application at your earliest opportunity. Thank you for your interest in this role. The Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment