What skills and experience we're looking for
LEO Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated Teaching Assistant to support classes, small groups and pupils on a 1:1 basis. Applicants will be supporting teaching and learning in school. The duties will include assisting with classes, small groups and 1:1 with SEND pupils.
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. The successful candidate(s) will be able to work as part of a team, have good communication skills, be enthusiastic, fair and kind. It is essential that you are able to follow school procedures.
You will provide curricular and pastoral support in one of our thriving and friendly schools. The role is exciting and varied; an ideal opportunity for anyone wishing to explore a career in working with children. The successful candidate 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.
• Work closely with staff in assisting in the day-to-day running of the school.
• Support groups of children with their learning under the guidance of a teacher
• Support individual children e.g. special needs, children needing additional support
• Provide supervisory support during break time.
• Accompany classes on day and residential trips.
• Provide reprographic support and mount work ready to display.
You will have:
• Experience of supporting the teacher with a variety of activities in the class
• Experience of supporting children in the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2
• Up to date knowledge and expertise in the Foundation Stage/ Key Stage 1 / Key Stage 2 and supporting children in class and in the school
• A commitment to provide a broad, balanced curriculum to meet the needs of all the children
• Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice
• An understanding of how children learn
• Be familiar with and able to put into practice safeguarding policies and procedures.
• An understanding of safeguarding
• An ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a variety of adults and children.
• A concern and understanding for children
• The ability to establish good relationships
• The ability to use initiative when necessary
• An awareness of Equal Opportunities
• Qualities of sensitivity, humour, enthusiasm, thoroughness and confidentiality
• Enjoy working in a team
What the school offers its staff
The salary paid will be dependent on the successful candidate’s qualification.
If the candidate has a L3 Teaching Assistant Diploma qualification (or an alternate, relevant qualification at L3 diploma or higher), the grade paid will be 3/4 (scale points 5-10, scale point 5 FTE £28,521)
All other successful candidates will be paid according to grade 1C/3 (scale points 2-6, scale point 2 FTE £27,345).
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
At Cheam Fields, we adhere to all national and local policies in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to gender, racial, religious, and disability equality in every part of school life. Cheam Fields is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The LEO Academy Trust Safeguarding and child protection policy is written in collaboration with all DSL's across the Trust.