Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Level 3 Learning Assistant

Status: Temporary Maternity Cover

Salary: NJC Point 6-7 (FTE £25,989 - £26,402), pro-rata (£21,240 – 21,578)

Hours: 35 hours, term time only (TTO) plus 5 PD Days

Reporting to: Head of Academy

Academy: Wilton Primary Academy

About the role we are looking to appoint:

We are looking to appoint a dedicated learning assistant, who is proactive, enthusiastic, energetic and reliable. As a Level 3 learning assistant in a small mixed aged class primary school, you will work alongside the class teacher, helping pupils to get the most out of their learning and supporting individuals or groups of pupils. You may also be required to work 1:1 with pupils. This post will be predominantly in KS1 and KS2 and experience with children with SEND would be an advantage although not essential.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, can remain calm and positive, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills. We are looking for someone who can be a role model to our children and support them in being successful learners. The right candidate will combine excellence for supporting our learners and will be able to engender to all stakeholders the academy core values of independence, determination, collaboration and compassion.

What the Trust will provide the successful candidate with:

• A workplace where all staff are valued and treated with respect as outlined within the Trust’s Diamond Standards
• A passionate, enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team
• A listening and learning organisation where all staff are encouraged to be curious and share ideas for the Trust/academies/team to improve
• Hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all children across the Trust’s academies
• Dedicated approach to children’s learning to encourage them all to be the best they can be
• Career enhancement opportunities within areas of interest as well as supporting ongoing professional development and training specific to job role
• Dedicated line manager to discuss work streams and capacity
• Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP and Mindfulness.

Benefits of the Trust’s Staff Charter can be found at TVED Staff Charter.

Safeguarding requirements for the role:

Tees Valley Education Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as “spent” must be declared. The Trust’s Recruitment of Ex-Offender policy can be requested or visit the Trust’s website.

Applications are invited from prospective candidates who demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification and who have the vision, values and tenacity to join an outstanding team and help continue the journey towards excellence.