Teaching Assistant

Your Opportunity

This is an exciting fixed term contract opportunity for a keen and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting the development of young children in our school. The successful candidate will support the Class Teacher in the delivery of learning and teaching activities, be responsible for the care of EYFS children, support the day-to-day operation of Nursery.

We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at. The fixed term post will be for a start as soon as possible until the end of this Academic Year (31st August 2023).

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will:

• be able to assist in preparing the classroom, maintaining the learning resources and environment, and helping the children to access the curriculum.

• support class, group and individual activities, indoors and outdoors.

• assist in monitoring children’s progress, assessing achievement, recording results and observations and sharing outcomes with the class teacher.

• be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.

• be passionate about the children's learning and welfare.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 41 academies or in our central team.

• Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

• 41 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England

• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

• Flexible working options

• Generous holiday allowance

• Work life and family friendly policies

• Employee wellbeing initiatives

• Career pathways and talent management

• Access to multiple staff benefits portals

• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information

The Details

Start date: As soon as possible

FTE Salary: £19,300 - £22,400

Pro Rata Salary: £14,989 - £17,397

Pay Range: GLF Associate Grade 2

Hours of work: 32.5hrs per week, 08:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday, term time only plus INSET (39 weeks per year)

Closing date for applications: 9th February 2023

Interview date: To be arranged