Teaching Assistant - Level 1 (term time only)

35 hours per week , term time only

Term time includes working 2 out of 5 INSET days each academic year as directed, with availability to work any or all of the remaining 3 INSET days at short notice should the need arise.

Band C point 4 £15,770 (based on a full time salary of £19,264)

The salary will increase by an equivalent of 5 days of pay if the appointee has 5 years or more continuous service with the Local Authority.

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support the learning and teaching of children. The role is based at Lowedges Junior Academy, but you may be required to work at other locations within the trust.

This role may be attractive to those who may already have experience of / or working with children in any setting and who may therefore have relevant skills and knowledge they wish to develop, or those who wish to commence their career in a Teaching Assistant role in a school environment.

Under the guidance of others the Level 1 Teaching Assistant will:

• Promote and support pupil access to the curriculum

• Support children in their learning

• Work with pupils individually or in groups 

• Model and promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour

• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others, and to engage in classroom activities

• Encourage pupil to act independently as appropriate

The role is based at Lowedges Junior Academy but may, on occasion, involve working at other academies within the trust. 

For further information and to apply, please visit the vacancies section of our website: www.lowedgesjunioracademy.org.  Completed applications should be returned by email to vacancies@astoncetrust.org by 9.00am on 8th July 2022.  

We undertake to make any ‘reasonable adjustments’ to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure and barring services check at an enhanced level.  Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs

ACET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note if you have not received a reply within three weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.