Teaching Assistant - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Reach South Academy Trust

Reach South Academy Trust

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Drake Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional and experience Teaching Assistant to join the School as soon as possible.

Post:
Teaching Assistant

Location:
Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, PL2 2EN

FTE Salary Range:
NJC Grade C, Point - 7, £21,575 - £22,369 per annum, pro-rata for part time

Actual Annual Salary Range:
£14, £15,241.87 per annum

Contract Type:
Fixed Term until 22 July 2024, part time, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours:28.33 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:10pm

About the role
This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated and well organised individual.

We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:

Have at least Level 2 Teaching Assistant and/or Level 2 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent to these)
Be able to display effective communication skills with both children and adults
Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
Be a fast and highly flexible thinker, being able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a 'cando' attitude
Experience of working with SEN children preferable

The post would suit an early careers teacher who would like to gain further classroom experience before starting their career.

About the School

We pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly school that welcomes visitors and actively encourages a partnership with parents.

Indeed OFSTEd noted that 'staff go the extra mile to help pupils - whenever they need it.' We strive to provide a high quality creative and engaging education within a caring and happy environment where our children thrive.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.

We operate 16 academies in Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles.

At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.

We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

Interview Date:
Interviews are provisionally booked for
25th September 2023

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We're proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community.

There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust.

You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 10 months

Part-time hours: 28.33 per week

Salary:
£21,575.00-£22,369.00 per year

Benefits: