Educational Teaching Assistant

32.5 hours a week, Term Time Only

12 months fixed term post to start as soon as possible

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring Educational Teaching Assistant who will provide practical support to individual and groups of pupils, in and out of the classroom with regards to learning, educational activities, developing social skills, integration and for securing physical and emotional well-being. You will require excellent interpersonal skills in order to communicate with our pupils, staff and parents.

Please be aware that this role requires an element of First Aid. Training in this area will be given if required.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have Maths and English to GCSE Grace C or equivalent;
• Encourage, motivate and inspire young children through the support they give in order to encourage their learning;
• Be highly organised;
• Be creative in their approach;
• Be committed to our ethos that all pupils can achieve at Luck Lane, A SHARE Primary Academy;
• Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate and safe to work with children.

At SHARE MAT, we aim to:

• Equip our staff to deliver their best every day. Our belief is that ‘Valuing People and Supporting Personal Best’ is the key;
• Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve so they enjoy learning and help them to lead healthy and happy lives;
• Ensure our staff are happy at work and take pride in pupils’ progress and development;
• Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
• Deliver training and guidance relevant to the job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
• Offer great benefits, making us the employer of choice, including outstanding CPD, supportive line management and networking opportunities across the MAT to aid personal development.

Luck Lane Primary School is one of eight academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community. It is well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. As a new build, we boast light and airy classrooms with modern technology.

We are a growing and ambitious school which delivers an inspiring and stretching curriculum, allowing teachers the flexibility to create an exciting learning journey for all of our pupils. Our curriculum enables children to see ‘What’s Possible’ in the wider world, bringing different contexts to life and making school engaging, relevant and achievable for all! We place great emphasis on the wider curriculum including the Creative Arts and Sport.

We encourage our children to take an active part in the day to day running of the school with positions of responsibility for pupils such as Ambassadors and School Council Representatives. Both meet regularly meet to discuss matters important to our children and our ambassadors help their peers to fully integrate into school life. This enables Luck Lane Primary children to develop into active citizens of the future.

We are a skilled and dedicated team of staff that aims to help all our children achieve their personal best.

If you would like to look around Luck Lane Primary, please contact the school office on 01484 505229 to book an appointment. During your visit you will see that Luck Lane Primary:

• Is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children are happy, settled and confident;
• Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
• Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.

To apply, please complete the SHARE MAT application form which can be downloaded below or from our website: www.lucklaneprimary.org.uk and return this along with the safeguarding declaration form, for the attention of the Head of School, Mr Dan Gough, via kelly.chapman@sharemat.co.uk

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 10th December 2021.

Interview date: Tuesday 14th December 2021.

SHARE MAT comprises of Lily Park Primary School, Woodside Green Primary School, Heaton Avenue Primary School, Luck Lane Primary School, Millbridge Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Royds Hall Community School, Shelley College, and Thornhill Community Academy.

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.