Teaching Assistant

Permanent | Term-time only +5 days | 32.5 hours per week | Required from September 

Closing date: 2nd June 2024

NJC Scale point 5 - 6 £23,500 - £23,893 FTE

This role will require a degree of flexibility as it may be based with children who are identified as needing 1-2-1 support across school.

Job Requirements:

• Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
• Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis.
• Accompanying children on trips.
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning
• Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability 

The right candidate will have:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent qualifications.
• Previous primary school or childcare experience.
• Qualified Level 1 Makaton Training
• Previous experience of working with children with SEND.
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
• A can-do attitude.
• A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
• A passion for ensuring SEND children’s needs are met and lead to better outcomes. 
• The ability to communicate well with other professionals and the family of the pupil and recognising the importance of good relationships with parents and carers.

Co-op Academy Parkland will provide you with the reward of making a difference and you’ll do all this whilst capturing the spirit of our vision and values and whilst role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours.  

We offer our colleagues excellent career development opportunities as part of the Co-op Academies Trust, along with access to a comprehensive programme of Personalised Professional Learning and Development irrespective of career stage.  

So if you’re an enthusiastic and inspiring Teaching Assistant committed to the spirit of cooperation, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application forms should be completed via the TES website. 

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles, and the Ways of Being Co-op.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.