Teaching Assistant - Level 2 or Level 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Role: Teaching AssistantLocation: Bramcote College, Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3GA
Salary: NJE Grade 2 Pts, 2-4 £23,656 - £24,404
Actual Salary: £20,258 - £20,898
Salary: NJE Grade 3 Pts 5-7 £24,790 - £25,584
Actual Salary: £21,229 - £21,909
Hours: 37 hours per week, TTO - part-time hours will be considered
Start date: ASAP
We are looking to appoint a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant dependent on experience, to provide support and guidance to pupils with a range of different special educational needs. Applicants will have a passion for supporting teaching and learning, excellent skills at developing relationships with students and be professional, adaptable and motivated.
We welcome applications from anyone who has had previous experience in working with pupils with SEND and wants to develop their experience within inclusive practice. The right candidate will be someone who is proactive, enthusiastic and committed to enabling inclusion.
What the school offers its staff
Bramcote College is a friendly, inclusive and multicultural place to work and study. We secured a well-deserved Good judgement in February 2024, and achievement is on a secure upward trend. Our students are well-behaved and motivated. “Classrooms are calm and orderly. Around school, pupils are polite and respectful” – Ofsted 2024 We have excellent support from parents and the community, and a talented and positive staff team.We are ambitious for every student and provide high-quality pastoral care and support, as well as outstanding enrichment opportunities for our students and the local community. We are committed to excellent professional development for all. Continued school improvement is supported by membership of White Hills Park Trust.
A new £35 million school will be built over the next two years, ready for use in 2027.
"There are high aspirations for all pupils at Bramcote College. The school’s motto encourages pupils to ‘Work hard, Be well, Do well.' Pupils are happy and appreciate the opportunities that the school gives them." Ofsted 2024.
Additional Information about our School and Trust can be found at https://bramcote.college
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Becky Edwards, SENCO on 0115 9168900 or becky.edwards@whptrust.org
Applications for the post must be submitted by 9.00 am on the 17 March 2025 via our online application form, which can be found at Vacancies (whptrust.org), or by clicking the ‘apply now’ link.
Interviews will be held Friday 21 March 2025
Further details about the role
White Hills Park Trust comprises six successful schools across Nottinghamshire, three primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.
Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all of our children the best possible start in life.Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils.
Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)
The White Hills Park Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and checks will be made with past employers.In line with safer recruitment policies, references will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks.
The White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation for posts within Educational Settings.
The White Hills Park Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders in the Trust to embody these values in their daily work.
Paul Heery - CEO
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.