Job Title: Teaching Assistant Pay Scale: Grade 1 point 2 (Actual salary £17793.99 per annum) Hours: Permanent (32.5 hours) Closing Date: 9am on Friday 29th November 2024 Interview Date: Thursday 5th December 2024 We are looking to appoint 3 Level 1 Teaching Assistant to provide1:1 support for the some of the more vulnerable pupils at the school. You would be joining an exceptional and supportive team of professionals, who are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and our mission to make every day count for the children. Each of our individual roles has an impact on the future of our children and so, we put them at the heart of the decisions we make and the services we provide. Beeston Fields in a two-form entry primary school, serving a vibrant and diverse community. The children bring a wealth of cultural experiences and almost half speak English as an additional Language. We see this as a significant strength of the school alongside our reputation for supporting the children’s social and emotional needs. Standards are high in the school and several staff are deployed across the Trust as specialist teachers in their area of expertise, offering support and guidance to others. The school is also a lead school for the Flying High SCITT programme and therefore has a reputation for its strong standards of teaching and learning. We can offer you: A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school Support to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be, and to help you develop for your next career step An opportunity to be part of a supportive, developmental partnership The opportunity for quality Continuous Professional Learning A varied job where no day is the same The opportunity for flexible working and generous holiday entitlement. Pensions scheme with generous employer contributions. An organisation committed to supporting and enabling all staff We are looking for someone who: Is passionate about ensuring that all children can access the learning and have the best opportunities Is interested in education and its impact on the lives of children. Is compassionate, approachable and kind Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Can work effectively with and without direction. Demonstrates enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and professionalism. Is a team player. Has an eye for detail. Is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. Your core duties will be: Attending to the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters, including the use of specialist equipment where necessary Providing support for students with emotional, social and behavioural problems Supervising and supporting pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning and play Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities Supporting pupils in their learning in all areas of the curriculum For further information about Flying High Partnership, visit our website or have a look at our Recruitment Information Booklet where you can hear from our CEO, Staff, and Children from across the Partnership. Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date. We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.