Teaching Assistant Thetford
Job description
Available Job Today Eastern Multi-Academy Trust
Norwich Road Academy
Norwich Road
Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 2HT
Tel: 01842 753279
Email: [email protected]
Websites: www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk/ and www.eastern-mat.co.uk/vacancies
- Salary – £15,654 - £15,938 pro rata
- Permanent
- Part Time
- 32.5 hours per week
- Term-time plus one week
Norwich Road Academy has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join their established team. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and ambitious organisation, led by experienced and supportive professionals. Substantial recent investment into training, buildings and resources has contributed to our vision of providing high-quality learning experiences.
At our Academy we have a Nursery provision and classes from Reception to Year 6. We have extensive grounds and a range of facilities, from a large sports field and outdoor learning area, two all-weather playgrounds and a large self-contained library. At our Academy, we believe that it is important to extend learning outside the classroom as much as possible.
Norwich Road Academy is part of the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust family. The Trust and its academies exist to provide exceptional opportunities for all pupils so that they can develop their potential to reach the highest levels of education.
Please look at our website www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk/, along with our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages to find out more about what we do.
Please visit: www.eastern-mat.co.uk/ to find out more about the Trust and it's academies.
Role Purpose
This role requires the successful candidate to undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specialised support for those with special education needs.
We are looking for someone positive, passionate, caring and enthusiastic and who can engage with children and inspire and motivate them to be the best they can be. The ideal candidate will be able to actively promote independent learning skills and behaviours for learning.
Please review the attached job description and personal specification to for full details for this role.
Skills & Experience
- Level 2 qualification in both English and Maths of grade A*- C (or equivalent)
- A TA qualification or equivalent would be a distinct advantage
- Experience of working in an education setting, classroom management and working with children of a relevant age is essential.
- A calm and clear communicator.
- A good knowledge of safeguarding regulations.
- A positive role model who is able to make positive relationships with children.
- A dedicated individual, who is hardworking and aspirational for our young people.
We can offer:
- Friendly and professional colleagues
- An approachable and skilled leadership team
- Happy, responsive and polite pupils
- Supportive parents
- A highly trained teaching assistant team
- A commitment to your continuing professional development
- Wellbeing and mental health support
- The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and aspirational Trust
- A strong curriculum, including Talk for Writing and Maths Mastery
- Well-resourced curriculum support and opportunities, including outdoor classroom, library, inclusion suite and modern technology.
How to apply
For this vacancy, if you select the orange ‘Apply for job’ button and enter your details, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website for further details and to apply via our online application form - www.eastern-mat.co.uk
Please ensure your application meets the essential criteria of the job description.
If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward.
Closing date: 14 April 2023, 9am
Interview date: 26 April 2023
The successful applicant will be subject to employment checks, including and enhanced DBS check with children's barred list.
Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.
EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.
