KS2 teaching assistant

Our experienced Head teacher and her supportive senior leadership team are looking for a teaching assistant to join them in September to inspire our children to achieve their potential. This position is part time working Monday – Friday between 08.30-13.30 and is term time only. As part of our moral commitment to putting children first, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to be taught by inspirational teachers with the highest expectations. If this is you, then we would like to hear from you.

Key responsibilities will be:

·    Being a good or outstanding classroom TA practitioner.

·    Continuous improvement of teaching and learning under the supervision of the class teacher.

·    Maintaining and raising standards under the supervision of the class teacher and line manager.

·    Deliver interventions and track performance of specified groups of pupils.

·    Leading by example to motivate and work with others.

·    Experience of working as an ELSA or Learning Mentor desired but not essential, or willingness to train in the future if possible.

Holland Junior School is a 2-form entry junior school, graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We have well-resourced classrooms, an amazing library space, and the best Forest School in the county! Come and see it in action for yourself. We have dedicated teachers, including PE, MfL and Music, who teach our pupils specialist subjects and also providing additional release time for our teachers. We have a strong team of teaching assistants across the school who work in classes, as well as working in our new Nurture provision, supporting pupils with aspects of SEMH. 

 Holland Junior School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at:  www.holland.surrey.sch.uk and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What we offer you:

·      A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.

·      High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.

·      Excellent CPD opportunities.

·      Annual conferences with keynote speakers.

·      Access to professional coaching.

·      A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.

·      Termly to increase collaboration and reduce workload.

·      Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.

·      Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.

·      Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.