Teaching Assistant - Level 2 (Fixed-Term)

Beverley Minster C of E Primary School are looking for an individual who is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children to join our friendly and dedicated team of Teaching Assistants who play a vital role in supporting and assisting the teaching, learning and care of children within our school.

The working hours are from 08:30am to 3:30pm Mondays and Fridays during the school term. Your actual salary will be £6,729.52 per annum (£12.85 p/h), and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. This role is term-time only and is fixed-term until August 2026.

The key responsibilities associated with this role involve facilitating the participation and learning of pupils either individually or in small groups, helping to build confidence and self-esteem, including but not limited to:

• clarifying and explaining instructions;
• ensuring pupils are able to use equipment and materials provided;
• including moving and handling to meet a child’s individual needs;
• assisting in identified areas, e.g. language, behaviour, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation, the use of ICT, social skills and EAL;
• helping pupils to concentrate on, and finish work set;
• meeting the physical needs of pupils as required whilst encouraging independence;
• liaising with the class teacher and SENCO about individual needs;
• developing appropriate resources to support the pupil(s).

Beverley Minster aims to create a safe, supportive environment where everyone is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We believe that learning should be exciting. We also recognise that learning may be hard work that needs persistence and determination but children should be provided with the tools they need to progress regardless of starting point or background. Our school is a welcoming community where our distinctive Christian ethos promotes a safe, happy, healthy and nurturing environment. Together, we empower children with the confidence, independence and resilience to become life-long learners and to play a positive role in their community.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy including routes into teaching via our Teacher Training Provider (YWTT);
• Free, on-site parking as well as free tea and coffee in our staff rooms;
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and our virtual GP service;
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers;
• Opportunities for flexible working;
• Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility);
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer;
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases.

We are looking for an individual who is compassionate, engaging, versatile and committed to ensuring every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be. The successful applicant will have good literacy and numeracy skills, a level 2 TA qualification (or willingness to work towards) and the ability to work collaboratively within a team with minimal supervision.

We welcome applications from candidates that hold either the HLTA qualification or QTS as it would be desirable (although not essential) for the successful candidate to provide cover in the absence of the class teacher. In this event, additional payments will be made.

It is anticipated interviews will be held on week commencing 24th February 2025. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. If you require an application in a different format to our standard digital application form, please get in touch with a member of the team on hr@theeducationalliance.org.uk.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.