[220523A] Riggs Teaching Assistant

Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Riggs Unit) to join the School in September 2022.

Post: Riggs Teaching Assistant

Location: Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LU                                   

FTE Salary Range: Grade 3, Point 4 – 6, £19,264 - £20,043 per annum; pro rata for part time contract

Actual Salary Range: Grade 3, Point 4 – 6, £14,668 - £15,262

Contract Type: Permanent; term-time.

Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

About the role

As a member of teaching support staff at Malmesbury Park Primary School, you’ll be working in a team of like-minded individuals who all want the best for the learners in our school.  Riggs is a resource provision comprising two teaching bases, one of which is a new, purpose-built classroom, sensory room and extensive resources.  Riggs provides support for 12 children with social and communication difficulties who are also on the Autistic Spectrum.  You will work closely with and be supported by the Riggs Unit Manger and 8 other experienced teaching assistants.  You’ll be supporting the Riggs class teacher to plan for, support and assess, the children in the Riggs class, ensuring they are making good (or better) progress in their learning. You’ll make sure our children uphold our high standards of behaviour, and provide tailored support to children who need it.

About the successful candidate

The ideal candidate will be hard working, friendly and outgoing. They will have an enthusiasm for working with children. They will have experience and a talent for engaging with complex children, encouraging social interaction, developing independence, self esteem and encouraging all individuals to achieve their goals.

About the School

At Malmesbury Park Primary School, we believe every child deserves the very best education, opportunities to shine and the chance to achieve their hopes and dreams. We place learning at the heart of all we do and as a result, our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of our learners, providing them with rich, memorable and meaningful experiences.

We are a very diverse community, with over thirty languages being spoken within the school. This is something we celebrate and welcome as it brings with it a rich and varied culture. The children at Malmesbury Park Primary School enjoy learning about different countries and cultures, and are supportive and respectful of one another. The team at Malmesbury Park Primary School is large but like-minded. We are a team of confident, outgoing and skilled teachers, NQTs, teaching assistants, support staff and SLT who work closely together with one common ambition – providing an excellent education to the bright young minds of tomorrow. 

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 14 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. 

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.  

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by emailing Tess Lipscombe: office@malmesburypark.bournemouth.sch.uk or calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org. 

Closing date: for applications is Wednesday 29th June 2022 

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Tuesday 12th July 2022

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form which can be found on the Tes Website, click ‘quick apply’ on the advert.

Opportunities and Benefits  

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.  

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.  

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.