At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and promote inclusive education for all pupils.
- Company: Join Paradigm Trust, dedicated to developing great schools.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a family-friendly workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 18265 - 21141 £ per year.
Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant Apprentice into the team at Woodbridge Road Academy. While this role is being advertised as an apprenticeship, we are also advertising this position as an experienced Teaching Assistant role.
The Trust 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 value our staff accordingly and support them with their career goals, ongoing professional development, and numerous opportunities to progress on their career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits 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 requires 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 includes:
- Dedication to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils
- Understanding and ability to establish clear boundaries in relation to pupils' behaviour
- Commitment to collaborative working
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, patient, and hardworking approach
What we will offer:
- Friendly and engaging workplace
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Strong commitment to professional development
- Family-friendly employer
- Employee counselling service
- Cycle to work scheme
If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Principal Naomi Shenton, on 01473 353440.
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, which 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. Closing date: Monday 23 November at 09:00 am. Interview date: TBC.
Teaching Assistant Apprentice 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.
