Job details Job role Teaching assistant Visa sponsorship
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Key stage
Key stage 2
Working pattern
Part time: 31.25 hours per week Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Contract type
Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
£24,790 to £25,183
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?
Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills andcontributions are valued?
Join us!
At Futura LearningPartnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee -whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish.
We strive toattract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture thatvalues professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.
YourRole in Building Brighter FuturesAs a Teaching Assistant in Year 5 at Westover Green Community Schooland Autism Centre, you will play a key role in contributing to the deliveryof Futura's mission statement of "Building the brightest future for all,enabling every individual to flourish".
We are looking for an individual who ispassionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all theyoung people in our Trust.
At Westover Green ourSchool Motto is "Opening the gates to learning" and we endeavour to realisethis in all we do.
We believe, in line with the philosophy of the nationalcurriculum, that all children have equal entitlement to a broad and balancedcurriculum.
Please view the school'swebsite to find out further information about the school Westover Green Community School andAutism Centre - Home
Purpose of the role of a Teaching Assistant (see the JD for accountabilities):
Under the supervision of the class teacher and/orSENCO, to undertake a range of directed activities to support the educationaland development needs of pupils.
Thiswill involve in assisting teachers with the organizational and maintenance ofclassroom resources and to contribute to the supervision and welfare of pupilsthroughout the school.
What You'll Bring toFutura:We are looking for a motivated and inspirational teaching assistant who will:
Have a goodstandard of education (5 x GCSE's - English and Maths C or above) and arelevant, recognized qualification such as NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistantsor equivalent Have an understanding of classroom roles andresponsibilities and your own position within these Have an understanding of principles of child developmentand learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning Be able toplan and implement effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving, Be a naturalcommunicator with the ability to relate to both pupils and adults.
Demonstrate a passion for creating a supportive andinclusive environment for all members of our school community.
Aligns with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive,collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously developprofessionally.
What We Offer toSupport Your Growth
Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like 'Wellbeing Moments,' flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.
), and multiple retail discount schemes.
Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.
Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.
Application Deadline: 26th January 2025
Interview date: to be confirmed.
Visits to the school arewelcome, please call to request.
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of theadvertisement.
Futura Learning Partnership is Committed toSafeguarding:FuturaLearning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
Your suitability to work with children and young people will formpart of the selection process.
For this post, prior to appointment Futura LearningPartnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barringcheck, a Children's Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one ofwhich must be from your existing/most recent employer and completed by aHeadteacher/appropriate senior manager/HR Lead, satisfactory pre-employmenthealth screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check inrelation to the children's workforce.
In some settings a Declaration willbe required in order to meet our obligations under the 'Disqualification underthe Childcare Act 2006.
Equal Opportunities:At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly.
Weencourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated tosupporting our staff to achieve their full potential.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer to Support Your Growth
Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like 'Wellbeing Moments,' flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.
), and multiple retail discount schemes.
Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.
Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.
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.
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