1:1 Teaching Assistant

Northbrook Primary Academy wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed term basis for the purpose of supporting a named child. This role as a Teaching Assistant is a motivating and rewarding role, for an applicant with the drive to work within an effective team.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for working with children, who has a commitment to ensure that all children make the best possible progress in their academic, social and independent skills. Our core aim is to provide children with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and confidence which are necessary to enable them to make informed choices for themselves. The children experience a wide range of learning opportunities that are intended to develop them academically and personally.

The successful candidate must be able to:

·        Work as part of a team and have strong interpersonal skills and be an excellent communicator

·        Have a good understanding of the EYFS and/or KS1 and/or KS2

·        Develop positive relationships with children who need additional support in the classroom

We can offer you:

·        A caring and supportive school environment

·        Growing Multi Academy Trust (MAT)

·        Free on-site parking

·        24/7 access to our Employee Wellbeing Package

·       A fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme

·       Encouragement of continued professional development

·       Term time only employment which supports school holidays

This post is part time (21.25 hrs per week), term time only plus inset days and fixed term for the purpose of supporting a named child.

To apply for this vacancy, please download and complete our application form in full. Due to safeguarding legislation, we cannot accept CVs.

Applications must be submitted by 9am on Thursday 7th December 2023

Interviews are to be held on Monday 11th December 2023

If you require any further information about this role please contact our Recruitment Manager, Mollie at m.fairhurst@endeavourlearning.org or on 01772 817904

Candidates should ensure that they and their referees are easily contactable, with the correct phone number and email address and able to reply promptly if references are requested.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.