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Teaching Assistant – Early Years

Teaching Assistant – Early Years

Richard Wakefield C of E Primary Academy

Staffordshire

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Salary:
DFT Grade 2 £18,426, working weeks 39. Actual Salary £13,532.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
February 2020
Apply by:
24 January 2020

Job overview

Vision & Aims - The de Ferrers Trust

The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

- Delivering a high-quality education 

- Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff

- Establishing and developing robust governance

- Ensuring financial probity and viability

- Developing a highly efficient trust infrastructure and central services

- Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust

The Role

Richard Wakefield Academy has an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join the educational support team.

You will work under the guidance of teaching staff supporting the teaching and management of students, both in mainstream and alternative provision, to ensure access the curriculum is maintained by removing barriers to learning. You will also provide teaching support in the Early Years Unit in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers.

You will be professional, understanding and have a can-do attitude. You will also demonstrate a good understanding of areas of learning and social/emotional needs of students.

The ideal candidate should possess NVQ level 2 or above for Teaching Assistant.

The position will be 27.75 hours per week, working weeks are term time + 1 week (39).

Visits

Applicants for positions are welcome to visit the Academy by contacting Richard Wakefield Academy on 01283 247535.

CPD

The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD and professional development, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust. 

In Return

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Taste Card

• Discounts for days out, shopping, holidays and much more, with different offers each month

• Access to a fully fitted fitness suite, located on site at The de Ferrers Academy

To Apply 

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to the successful candidate. If you wish to join this dynamic Academy, we look forward to hearing from you. 

Click the ‘Quick Apply’ button to complete your application. 

Closing date: 9am on 24th January 2020 

Interview date: 30th January 2020

If you do not hear back after 5 working days from closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

About Richard Wakefield C of E Primary Academy

+44 128 324 7535

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Richard Wakefield C.E Primary is a part of The de Ferrers Trust. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.

At each academy we will strive to inspire through the delivery of a 'World Class' education ensuring that every student achieves their potential. We aspire to be a beacon of excellence within the community we serve where everyone feels valued, included and proud.

Our visition is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their abiliy or background.

Our values, “Work hard, be kind, choose wisely”, are shared across our Trust.

Here, at Richard Wakefield C.E. Primary Academy, everyone works with pride to achieve their personal best. There are 269 pupils aged from 3 to 11 years. Many of the children live in the lovely village of Tutbury, which is about five miles from Burton-upon-Trent. The school is fortunate to have the spectacular setting of Tutbury Castle in the background.

Employer of Choice

We strive to be your ‘Employer of Choice’ and are totally committed to the ongoing support of our colleagues. We have forged excellent working relationships with various local businesses, who in turn have agreed to offer preferential offers on goods and services. We also have an on-site fitness suite and a range of fitness classes as well as a childcare voucher scheme.

Applicants for positions are welcome to visit the Academy by contacting the Academy office on the contact details below.

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