Teaching Assistant – Level 3 (term time only)

Place of Employment: Waverley Junior Academy

Aston Community Education Trust

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week , term time only

Term time includes working 2 out of 5 INSET days each academic year as directed, with availability to work any or all of the remaining 3 INSET days at short notice should the need arise.

Salary: Band E Pro rata salary £18,393 - £19,778*

points 7 – 11 (based on a full time salary of £22,369 - £24,054)

The salary will increase by an equivalent of 5 days of pay if the appointee has 5 years or more continuous service with the Local Authority. *Pay award pending         

Appointment: Permanent

Waverley Junior Academy is at the heart of the Waverley community. We are committed to making a real difference to the lives of our young people and will provide outstanding learning and enrichment opportunities for them throughout their time with us. To be able to achieve this, we need to have a team of dedicated and outstanding staff, who will contribute to our exceptional learning community.

We are seeking to appoint ambitious and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistants, who will work with colleagues to support the learning and teaching of children in Waverley Junior Academy within the ARC. The post-holder will support access to learning for pupils by assisting the teacher, including the management and preparation of resources, implementing agreed work programmes both within and outside of the classroom, assisting with the whole planning cycle, and providing general support in the classroom. The Level 3 Teaching Assistant may use their detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas to support individual or groups of pupils. S/he may also supervise whole classes for short periods of time.

 This role may be attractive to those who have attained the Level 3 standard, either through achieving the relevant qualification or by having equivalent experience.

Under the guidance of others the Level 3 Teaching Assistant will:

· Support the teacher by assisting with lesson plans and evaluating/adjusting lesson/work plans as appropriate

· Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning, including pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.  

· Establish good relationships with pupils, providing relevant pastoral support, and acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs.

· Monitor, evaluate and record pupil progress and response to learning activities through observation

· Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams, undertaking routine marking of pupils’ work as directed by the teacher

· Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others and to engage in all activities

· Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs; promoting independence and employing strategies to recognise and reward.

· Receive and supervise pupils excluded from or otherwise not working to a normal timetable.

· Provide appropriate feedback to pupils relating to their progress and achievement.

The role is based at Waverley Junior Academy but may, on occasion, involve working at other academies within the trust.

For further information and to apply, please visit the vacancies section of our website: www.waverleyjunioracademy.org. Completed applications should be returned by email to vacancies@astoncetrust.org by 9.00am on 15th September 2023. 

We undertake to make any ‘reasonable adjustments’ to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure and barring services check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs

ACET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note if you have not received a reply within three weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.