Teaching Assistant

Braintcroft E-ACT Academy is looking to recruit an exceptional Teaching Assistant with a proven track record of delivering high standards in educational for pupils.  

We are interested in hearing from an individual who shares the same vision of ‘opening minds, opening doors’ for all our pupils. As part of E-ACT, we are passionate about ensuring all pupils are educated to a high standard and experience outstanding opportunities, no matter their background. 

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar setting and will have the ability to demonstrate how KS 1/2 skills have made a difference in pupil /achievement and staff development. Our attendance and safeguarding officer need to be dynamic and driven to achieve high standards for our academy, not only for our pupils and staff, but for our parents and the local community.  

 Reporting to the HLTA or SLT link, this post holder will be accountable for:

Support for pupils

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour plans and Personal Care programs under the supervision and guidance of teaching staff

Support for the teacher

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Use strategies, under the supervision and guidance of the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement and progress as directed

Support for the curriculum

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes under the supervision and guidance of teaching staff
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Culture

• Responsible for the Health and Safety, security and welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with E-ACT’s policies and procedures, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Responsible for working in accordance with E-ACT’s policy relating to the promotion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

For more information on the role please read the attached Job Description & Person Specification.

Salary -SCP2 - Actual: £19,671.43 + Inner: £3,518.09 - FTE: £22,366 + Inner: £4000

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy is a truly inspirational Primary school to be part of, with phenomenal staff and pupils, we are a primary academy offering an incredible learning environment in Neasden, North West London. We exist to ensure that every student achieves, regardless of their starting point.

Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

• Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.
• Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.
• Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.
•  A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

A great place to live and work

What hasn’t already been said about living and working in London? Arguably the most diverse and vibrant city in the world, London might also claim to be the city for teachers - there are over 3,000 schools in the capital including two E-ACT academies in City Heights E-ACT Academy and The Crest Academy.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country. 

E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England. 

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country. 

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.