Teaching Assistant, Suffolk
Permanent contract
Support Staff Pay Scales, scale 3 points 5 - 6 £25,583 - £25,989 FTE £22,102 - £22,453 pro rata (National)
Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistantto the team at our Suffolk Schools.
The Trust
When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.
We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm, you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.
If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
The Position
We are looking for individuals with the dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
A flexible, patient and hardworking approach to work will be required with the ability to work as part of a team.
What you will offer
We are looking for individuals with the dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils and an understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour. You will demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working and have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
A flexible, patient and hardworking approach to work will be required with the ability to work as part of a team.
What we will offer
You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- A strong commitment to professional development
- We strive to be a family-friendly employer
- Employee counselling service
- Cycle to work scheme
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact HR on 01473 356250
As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.
All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.
Applications will be assessed upon receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Closing date:ongoing vacancy
Interview date: to be arranged on receipt of successful application
Teaching Assistant employer: Paradigm Trust
Paradigm Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the development of its staff within a supportive and collaborative environment. As a not-for-profit educational trust, it offers meaningful opportunities for growth in HR while contributing to the community by enhancing educational outcomes. Employees benefit from a strong ethos of integrity and excellence, with flexible working arrangements and the potential for permanent roles upon successful completion of apprenticeships.
