Do you want to be part of something amazing?
Are you a passionate, hardworking, Teaching Assistant who is experienced at offering support to a range of children? Then you could be the person we are looking for.
We are looking to appoint a committed Level 1 Teaching Assistant to contribute to the teaching and learning at Bluecoat Primary Academy. The successful candidates will be self-motivated, confident and be able to work well as part of the Primary team. We expect our teaching assistants to be flexible to work across school.
Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. The Trust comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Community School, Merrill Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).
Bluecoat Primary Academy has been growing from just two classes in 2015 through to its final stage of growth in September 2021 now with 446 primary pupils (60 per year group) in addition to a 26 place Nursery and a small Focus Provision for pupils with ASD. It has a strong set of values that are at the heart of its work and there is a clear vision for the future.
The children we serve at Bluecoat are from very diverse backgrounds and so our approach needs to be flexible, understanding and adaptive whilst staying true to our strong Christian ethos and maintaining focus on our core values. We offer a nurturing environment to our pupils as well as our staff. Staff wellbeing is important at our school and within our Trust. We utilise a range of strategies to ensure children and adults alike are able to thrive.
The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.
In return, we can offer:
* Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
* A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
* Access to generous pension schemes
* Access to discounted travel schemes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Comprehensive training and support
* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
* Eye care voucher scheme
* Free flu vaccine
* Access to e-learning and development
So, if you have the skills and you’re looking for a role which fits around your family life and you enjoy working with children, apply now!
How to find out more
For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.
We would encourage you to refer to the and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.
Closing date: 9am on 21st April 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.