TEACHING ASSISTANT FIXED TERM AVAILABLE 1 st January 2025 – 31 st August 2025 31.25 Hours p/w, term time only Grade: K-J Scale Points: 2-6 Our vision is to be the school of choice at the heart of the community where children develop as confident, caring citizens able to discover their potential and embrace the opportunities life brings. We are looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant, on a fixed term basis to join our friendly and dedicated staff team. Duties include supporting teaching and learning for all children and providing specific support to a child with additional needs. The post is for 31.25 hours (8.30am – 3.15pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch), term time only. The post will include lunchtime support. The post is available on a fixed term basis subject to all relevant checks, referenced and successful probation period. Crown Wood School is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. You: May have ambitions to qualify as a teacher in the future; Good levels of literacy and numeracy; Relevant qualifications and / or experience of working with children; Keen to learn; Flexible, resilient and resourceful. We offer: Regular training and development opportunities; A track record of supporting TAs into Initial Teacher Training (ITT); An open, friendly, positive environment; Great children, supportive parents and friendly governors. Please download the recruitment pack for further information. Closing date for receipt of applications is 7 th November 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Equal Opportunities Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply For full details and an application form, please download directly from our own website: https://www.greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk/glt-careers Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Employment is with Greenshaw Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is therefore not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.