Teaching Assistant
New Horizons Children's Academy
Medway
- £18,503 - £21,461 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Based on hours and weeks stated and inclusive of September increment
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- October 2023
- Apply by:
- 24 September 2023
Job overview
Teaching Assistant
Salary: TSAT Pay Group 2 £18,503 - £21,461 (based on a FTE of £22,177 - £25,843) (Inclusive of September increment)
Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 5 INSET days)
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at New Horizon’s Children’s Academy. The successful candidate will support class teachers in the teaching and welfare of pupils in accordance with academy policy to meet the Academy’s aims. There may be a requirement to work with pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans or additional educational needs throughout the Key Stages.
The Teaching Assistant will provide teaching and learning support, under the guidance of the class teacher, to pupils in all areas of the curriculum, promoting high quality teaching and learning. They will assist the teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of pupils, maintaining accurate records in order to ensure documentation of all interventions with pupils, detailing their progress and achievement.
There will also be a requirement to administer First Aid, subject to appropriate training.
Our School
We are a modern three-form entry school that teaches over 600 children from the local community. We have modern classrooms and facilities that will help the successful applicant teach an inspiring and creative curriculum to our students.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our modern school and join our Trust. You will work with modern facilities and grasp the opportunity to influence and shape the vision of our Academy.
Watch the below video from our Headteacher to learn more about our school Click here
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
· Think about their Thinking
· Be their Best self
· Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
Click Here To view our Trust video to gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
What our Trust will offer you:
- The opportunity to work with and support happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
- Vast support network from senior leaders within the school and our trust
- Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
- Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School
- TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Free parking in our secure staff car park.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in working at our friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal chat with the line manager or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Georgina Spratt on georgina.spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk
If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site, please click here to submit an application via Microsoft Forms
If this position is not quite right for you, but you would be interested in any other positions within our Trust please click here to join our Talent Pool.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Attached documents
About New Horizons Children's Academy
Child First, Aspire, Challenge and Achieve
We are a vibrant and inclusive three form entry Primary and Nursery School where there is a relentless ambition for all to succeed within a nurturing environment. We offer an aspirational learning experience as an Advanced Accredited Thinking Skills School enabling children to become articulate, critical, creative and reflective thinkers. We have high expectations for all children to excel achieving their best academically but also ensure they grow in personal qualities, self-confidence and motivation.
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