At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Key Stage 2 children, including those with additional needs, in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Join the outstanding Thorpe Hesley Primary School with a friendly and committed team.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive culture focused on staff wellbeing.
- Other info: Dynamic career progression opportunities within the New Collaborative Learning Trust.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a creative and inspiring setting.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and GCSEs in English and Maths required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Key Information
- Location: Thorpe Hesley Primary School
- Salary: Band C of the Support Staff Salary Spine. Actual Salary - £19,229 (FTE - £25,185)
- Contract Type: 32.5 hrs per week, Term Time Only + 2 INSET days
- Contract Term: Temporary until 7th May 2027
- Closing Date: Monday 14th September
- Interview Date: Thursday 17th September
About This Opportunity
Thorpe Hesley Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed full time teaching assistant to join the friendly team at our outstanding school. The role is to support children including children with additional needs in Key Stage 2. We are looking for someone who is creative, passionate and patient to join our committed and friendly team.
Previous experience of working with children is required and you must hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent. Applicants need to be flexible, numerate, IT literate, punctual, reliable and be willing to undertake training as required. You will also be expected to provide basic first aid as part of the school day (full training will be provided).
Thorpe Hesley Primary School is a happy, welcoming and vibrant place full of children and staff who have a real enthusiasm for learning. We constantly strive to be the best that we can be and give our children the best opportunities and experiences that we can. We are a creative school and believe that every child should be prepared for an ever-changing world through an inspiring, bespoke and creative curriculum.
We are very proud of our creative curriculum which our staff have carefully developed with our children and our context in mind. Our pupils are incredible citizens who are taught and encouraged to care about each other and about their education. We are very proud of the lovely work they create and of their outstanding attainment which is consistently well above local and national averages.
We are a friendly, larger than average, Outstanding school, catering for around 550 pupils from Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 6. We have our own Nursery as well as comprehensive wrap around care provision, including a breakfast and after school club. Every member of staff in school, as well as our Advisory Group, are fully committed to giving the school and our pupils their best.
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary schools and three Primary Schools.
Why Work for Us?
- NCLT was crowned 'Employer of the Year' at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
- Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
- Attractive pension scheme
- Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
- A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant employer: New Collaborative learning trust
The New Collaborative Learning Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development for its staff. Located at Wingfield Academy, employees benefit from a strong pension scheme and access to comprehensive training opportunities, all while contributing to a meaningful mission of enhancing social mobility for pupils with SEND.
Contact Details:
New Collaborative learning trust Recruitment Team
