What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and making a real difference in children's lives?
LEO Academy Trust is seeking talented and dedicated, qualified Teaching Assistants to join our vibrant and supportive team. If you have a love for childhood development and a knack for creating engaging learning experiences, we encourage you to apply! Applicants will be supporting teaching and learning in school. The duties will include assisting with classes, small groups and 1:1 with SEND pupils.
The successful candidates will be able to support individual pupils in a caring, patient and compassionate way, ensuring their pastoral and academic needs are met. It is essential that you are able to follow school procedures.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an established team and to bring high standards of teaching and learning to our Trust.
You will provide curricular and pastoral support in our thriving and friendly school. The successful candidates will enjoy a varied daily routine as part of a close team. There will be an emphasis on helping in the classrooms across the year groups but the list below will offer an idea of what else is to be expected, although it is not exhaustive.
What you'll offer:
• Expertise:You have experience working with children in the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 as well as have experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Creative Spark:You can plan and deliver stimulating activities that capture children's imaginations and foster their love of learning. The role is exciting and varied.
• Nurturing Nature:You provide a warm and supportive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
• Team Player:You collaborate effectively with teachers and other support staff to create a cohesive and enriching learning environment.
• Excellent Communication:You can build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, have good communication skills, be enthusiastic, fair and kind.
What the school offers its staff
Salary Scale dependant on qualifications and experience -
The salary paid will be dependent on the successful candidate’s qualification. If you hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or an alternate, relevant qualification at L3 or higher), the grade paid will be 3/4 (scale points 5-10, scale point 5 FTE £28,521, actual annual salary £18,521)
All other successful candidates will be paid according to grade 1C/3 (scale points 2-6, scale point 2 FTE £27,345, actual annual salary £17,757)
What we offer:
• A Rewarding Role: Make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a friendly and dedicated team.
• Ongoing Development: Opportunities for professional growth and training. LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in house CPD. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face to face workshops. We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.
Commitment to safeguarding
Positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview.