Teaching Assistant

The Role

Hartley Brook Primary Academy has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join their team.

As our Teaching Assistant you will be expected to:

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Experience working with and or caring for children of relevant age/subject area, in an educational setting
• General understanding of national curriculum and other basic learning programmes/techniques
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• GCSE C or above in Maths/numeracy and English/literacy
• NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy / numeracy (desirable)

About Us

Hartley Brook is an academy where we aim for high achievement but with a happy, relaxed alertness within our young people and staff. Everything we do is aimed to get the absolute best for everybody and nothing stops us aiming for this high ambition. Consequently, our young people develop self-belief and commitment to learning that sets them well for the future. 

Astrea Academy Trust is fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities.

We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.

In return, we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities from your first day
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continued professional development and training opportunities
• Free on-site parking

Interested in applying?

If this is something you’re interested in, looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education or maybe all of the above, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role to apply.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.

All queries should be directed via email to recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org 

Application closing date: 31st August 2022