Teaching Assistant x1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Norbridge Academy are looking to appoint a level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our academy in January 2025 on a part time temporary basis.

As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher. You will support pupils to ensure they can access learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to anextensivediscounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Workscheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

• Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days(subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

Further details about the role

Main Responsibilities:

Support the pupil by:

1. You will undertake the activities with either individuals or small groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional, and educational development.
2. You will carry out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes whilst promoting independent learning.
3. You will establish good relationships with pupils and act as a role model.
4. You will work to establish a supportive relationship with the children and their parents.
5. You will encourage acceptance and inclusion of the child with special needs.
6. You will promote and reinforce the child’s self-esteem. Support the Teacher by:
7. You will monitor individual children’s needs and report these to their designated supervisor as appropriate.
8. You will be aware of issues around pupil progress and achievement and report to the teacher as agreed.
9. You will keep such records of the children’s development as are required by the Academy.
10. You will assist teaching staff in their planning and delivery of work for individuals and groups of children ensuring resources are prepared and available.
11. You will provide support to the teacher in the delivery of local and national teaching strategies.
12. You will support teaching staff in the carrying out of home visits as required.
13. You will assist the teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases.

Commitment to safeguarding

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process