Job Title: Teaching Assistant Pay Scale: Grade 2 to 3, Points 2 to 7 (Actual Salary £20,258 to £21,909 Per Annum - Updated in line with April 2024 Local Government Pay Agreement) Hours: Permanent, 37 Hours Per Week Closing Date: 9am on Friday 29th November 2024 Interview Date TBC We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who wants to make a difference in our children's lives, supporting them to be kind, work hard and fly high As well as supporting with the delivery of the curriculum you will also provide support to specific pupils. 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. At Hucknall Flying High Academy we aim for our pupils to become independent learners. We want them to enjoy life, be happy and make every day count. We strive to deliver outstanding learning experiences, to engage and instil a curiosity in our children to find out more. This can only be achieved by having wonderful staff, with positive mindsets who are passionate about providing the very best for our pupils. Hucknall Flying High Academy, is part of The Flying High Partnership. Our Flying High family work hard to deliver the best possible opportunities to our children. Through this partnership we are proud of our achievements and are recognised as one of the highest performing Multi Academy Trusts (MAT) in the country. We can offer you: A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school. A warm, welcoming and friendly environment where everyone is a valued member of the team. 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 working with children. Is interested in education and its impact on the lives of children. Has a positive, can-do attitude. Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Can work effectively with and without direction. 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: Working with a team to deliver high-quality provision for our children. Supporting specific children to achieve their individual targets and with their personal care needs. Work with other professionals involved in supporting the child’s needs under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO. Preparing the classroom for the next day’s learning. Carry out observations of the children and use these to work with the team to inform planning for their next steps. Supporting the children’s physical and emotional well-being. Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date. If we receive an application that fits the criteria an earlier date for interview may be given. Visits to the school are encouraged, please email officehucknallfha.co.uk if you would like to arrange a 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. 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.