At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and engage with imaginative children in a dynamic learning environment.
- Company: Join Inspiring Futures through Learning, a supportive multi-academy trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exclusive staff discounts.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with strong commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Good literacy and maths skills; enthusiasm for teaching and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 30394 - 37148 £ per year.
Teaching Assistant Grade: D1 from £19,921.43 per annum (actual)
Contract: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
About this Role
Chestnuts School is part of Inspiring Futures through Learning, Multi-Academy Trust who inspire all our futures through learning together. At IFtL we are never alone. We know we are stronger together - one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do.
We are looking for supportive, caring and enthusiastic people to join us as a Teaching Assistant who are able to engage and communicate well, and model the school expectations. Good basic literacy and maths skills are essential for this post.
In your application, please specify your individual skills and strengths including any interventions, specialist provision or training you have undertaken. We are able to offer imaginative and motivated children, an excellent learning environment and friendly and supportive staff with a wealth of CPD opportunities across the trust. We invest heavily in professional development to enable our staff to flourish and to continually learn and develop. All staff benefit from professional courses in addition to bespoke in-house coaching and CPD opportunities.
Other information
Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives. Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.
All school based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check. As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi Academy Trust, successful candidates will have full access to our staff benefits package including CPD, Employee Assistance Programme, discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more.
Teaching Assistant employer: Chestnuts Primary School
Chestnuts School, as part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi-Academy Trust, is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and well-being of its staff. With a strong commitment to continuous professional development, a supportive work culture, and a diverse community, we offer a rewarding environment for Teaching Assistants to thrive and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our imaginative and motivated children. Join us in our mission to inspire futures through learning together, where every team member is valued and empowered.
