Salary: £12,347 FTE (£9,991 pro rata)
Fixed term for up to 2 years
The role:
Working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice Standard, you will assist the class teacher to provide high quality teaching and learning support to pupils.
Main responsibilities (with support and under supervision):
Supervising the activities of individuals or groups of pupil
Assisting pupils with a variety of personal self-help skills
Ensuring the health and safety of all pupils at all times
Assisting pupils in the use of all classroom resources
Preparing curriculum equipment and learning resources for the classroom
We are looking for someone with:
Excellent communication skills
Ability to form good working relationships within a professional environment
Understanding and awareness of the complex needs of the academy’s pupils
Hands – on and practical approach to work
You will gain:
Full training for your role within the Trust
Continuous support with both your qualification and work tasks
About Us
Based close to the centre of Corby, Hazel Leys Academy has a long and strong history of serving the local community and of teaching generations of families. Children from Nursery through to Year 6 learn in an environment that engages, focuses and inspires them to do well.
At Hazel Leys Academy, we aim to provide all pupils with a stimulating and inclusive educational environment in which everyone feels safe, respected and supported to grow and develop to their full potential.
Our purposeful curriculum is therefore designed to give children the entitlement to:
Knowledge - develop a rich and deep subject knowledge
Skills - secure basic skills in reading, writing and maths
Enrichment - develop new skills and independence through a variety of contexts and enrichment experiences
Culture - provide a cultural, arts and sporting programme
Aspiration - be curious learners - experiencing the engagement in, challenge and enjoyment of learning
Diversity - gain an understanding of fundamental British Values to inform their own moral code
For more information, please visit: Hazel Leys Academy - Home
In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.