Teaching Assistant

Job description

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic person who would love to join our team of dedicated staff as a Teaching Assistant. The post involves supporting pupils learning and emotional needs within the classroom environment. The successful candidate will be able to work under the class teacher's direction as well as independently either in class, small groups or 1 to 1 support.

Mount Pleasant Lane is part of the Spiral Partnership Trust which actively promotes a culture of high rewards, high standards and high expectations for all. We are a lively and successful school with a dedicated, supportive and hardworking team. Our committed team create a positive and exciting learning environment for our children. We are a happy and ambitious school with learning for all at our core.

We support our children to develop a deep love of learning and achieve the very best outcomes from their own unique starting points.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting children across the curriculum and you will need to have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade C or above.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time (38 weeks) plus five inset days and a minimum of 2 days to be worked during the school holidays (pro-rata).

As an Academy, we are able to offer generous new terms and conditions of employment to our support staff. This includes flexible leave options and excellent CPD opportunities. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and reflect that in the way we reward and invest in our staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applications may be considered while the post is being advertised.