Level 2 Teaching Assistant Required from - as soon as possible Full time – 37 Hrs per week Term time only Permanent Salary Grade D point 7-12 (£24,294-£26,421 FTE per annum) £20,895.64 Actual Salary per annum Allenton Community Primary School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and hard-working Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in the classroom to maximise the participation of our children. The role will include assisting the class teacher in the planning of work programmes for individuals and groups of children and delivering educational activities and prepared programmes of learning. THE ALLENTON WAY Our ethos is to educate the whole child; academically, socially and emotionally. A child's journey through our school will: • develop their academic knowledge and understanding; • raise their aspirations; • provide access to a wide range of experiences; • broaden their understanding of the world around them; • have a positive impact on their future. We foster lifelong learning skills through our four Learning Superheroes: • Resilience, • Reflectiveness • Resourcefulness • Reciprocity. These equip children to learn effectively, gain independence and overcome challenges. Their time in school will enhance their lives and support them to become citizens who contribute positively to their community and the wider world. For all other details about Allenton Community Primary School please go to www.allentonprimaryschool.co.uk We warmly welcome applications from those who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and thrives on challenging themselves and others to keep on improving. Our working relationships are positive, supportive and forward looking. You will: be creative in your approach to learning and delivering the curriculum; possess and use appropriate skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical, emotional and educational needs of individuals and groups of children, including those with special needs have high expectations of pupils’ achievements and a commitment to excellent standards; work well as part of a team be literate and numerate; be enthusiastic, energetic and committed to making learning exciting; have excellent communication skills with children and adults In return we offer: A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards. Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives Calm and purposeful learning environments Friendly, polite, well behaved children who deserve the very best Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact Liam Williams, School Operations Manager, Lwilliamsallenton.derby.sch.uk to arrange an appointment. How to apply Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview. Please complete the online application form which you will find on the Transform Trust website http://www.transformtrust.co.uk/vacancies. Please ensure that you follow the instructions within the application form and ensure that there are no gaps in your education or employment history that are not accounted for. Any questions or queries should be directed to Liam Williams at Allenton Community Primary School, Brookhouse Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9BB, Email: LWilliamsallenton.derby.sch.uk Telephone: 01332 701144 Closing date for applications: Wednesday 6th November, 12 noon Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 13th November, Timing’s tbc Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 8300 children in 24 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus. We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children. We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations. Safeguarding Transform Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and pre-employment background checks, including satisfactory references, medical, Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list clearance, online and social media checks and completion of relevant safeguarding training including Safeguarding Children in Education All school roles are classed as regulated activity and as such, it is an offence to apply to for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.