Job details
Job role
* Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
Key stage 2
Working pattern
Part time: 17.5 hours per week (38 weeks per year) Mon - Fri 8:30am - 12:00pm
Contract type
Fixed term - until 22nd July 2025
Full-time equivalent salary
£23,473 pro rata (please be aware this is the full time equivalent, not the actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in the role of 1:1 Teaching Assistant at South Witham Academy. We hope you will feel inspired to apply to be part of our team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing Teaching Assistant to support a child with their learning and help develop confidence and communication skills. This vacancy is planned for Key Stage Two.
Responsibilities:
* Be a designated support for a named child, which will also involve working with other children and groups as part of the class team.
* Work on their own initiative, following the direction and planning of the Class teacher.
* Act calmly and professionally in all situations.
* Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to support the children.
In return you will find:
* Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment.
* Focus on staff well-being and work-life balance.
* Positive and inclusive school culture.
* Inspirational learning environments and a commitment to further development.
What the school offers its staff
South Witham Academy is part of the Brooke Hill Academy Trust, comprised of three primary schools in Rutland and Lincolnshire. One of our driving values is that our schools are treated as individuals, have their own character, and serve their unique communities. We share a common bond and work closely together to provide many opportunities for children to work, learn, and have fun with others from across the Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below. Once completed, send to slt@brookehillacademytrust.education.
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