Level 2 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,895 to £22,345 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Subject to 6-Months Probation |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2024 |
| Location: | Boston Spa Academy, Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, LS23 6RW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Gorse Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BSA |
Summary
Required September 2024
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
B3 (SCP 7-11) £24,294 - £25,979
Actual Salary: £20,895 - £22,345
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days
Boston Spa Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Level 2 Teaching Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an academy - the successful will be expected to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
The ideal applicant will have:
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or appropriate level of experience of operating in the classroom environment.
• The ability to relate well to children and adults
• A general understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• Specsavers scheme.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
About us:
At Boston Spa Academy, we are proud that, in our recent Ofsted inspection when we were graded “Outstanding”, it was commented that ‘staff feel valued and are proud to be members of the school’. The report also recognises that ‘leaders are highly supportive’ and ‘proactively seek to manage workload and support the well-being of staff’. As well as feeling part of a community with a common purpose, our professional body also benefits from outstanding CPD and support which is personalised to your particular needs and experience.
GORSE have established a long-standing culture of excellence where ‘high challenge, high support’ is commonplace. Our trust will be made up of 15 establishments by September 2025. In addition to this, we also operate GORSE SCITT and Leeds Teaching School Hub, important establishments in their own right. Ensuring that each element of the trust, including the central team, performs at its best to ensure all children, especially those whose who are disadvantaged, have the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice, is the central mission of GORSE.
How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to Susie.Dubber@bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 01937 846636.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: Monday 13 May 2024, 9am
Interviews will take place: TBC
We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
B3 (SCP 7-11) £24,294 - £25,979
Actual Salary: £20,895 - £22,345
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days
Boston Spa Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Level 2 Teaching Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an academy - the successful will be expected to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
The ideal applicant will have:
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or appropriate level of experience of operating in the classroom environment.
• The ability to relate well to children and adults
• A general understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• Specsavers scheme.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
About us:
At Boston Spa Academy, we are proud that, in our recent Ofsted inspection when we were graded “Outstanding”, it was commented that ‘staff feel valued and are proud to be members of the school’. The report also recognises that ‘leaders are highly supportive’ and ‘proactively seek to manage workload and support the well-being of staff’. As well as feeling part of a community with a common purpose, our professional body also benefits from outstanding CPD and support which is personalised to your particular needs and experience.
GORSE have established a long-standing culture of excellence where ‘high challenge, high support’ is commonplace. Our trust will be made up of 15 establishments by September 2025. In addition to this, we also operate GORSE SCITT and Leeds Teaching School Hub, important establishments in their own right. Ensuring that each element of the trust, including the central team, performs at its best to ensure all children, especially those whose who are disadvantaged, have the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice, is the central mission of GORSE.
How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to Susie.Dubber@bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 01937 846636.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: Monday 13 May 2024, 9am
Interviews will take place: TBC
We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.