teaching assistant Rugby, England
Job description
We are looking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and talented one-to-one teaching assistant to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team and support a child in our nursery who has a physical disability.
At Oakfield we strive to ensure that all our pupils are happy, confident, ambitious individuals with a passion for learning; who possess the skills, knowledge, learning attitudes and behaviours to enable them to be successful in the world today, and in the future.
We achieve this through creating a strong sense of community and by providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities through an inspiring curriculum.
We provide all staff with excellent CPD, a supportive working environment and the opportunity to contribute towards projects, initiatives and experiences that make a real impact.
We would love to hear from you if you are:
- Passionate about enabling all children to achieve excellence
- Highly dedicated to providing the highest standards of education for all children
- Committed to achieving high standards of learning and behaviour for all
- Enthusiastic, determined, dedicated and inspirational
We can offer you:
- Strong, supportive leadership and a caring, enthusiastic and cohesive staff team
- A commitment to providing high quality professional development
- Encouragement to develop new ideas
- The opportunity to make a real difference to change the lives and futures of our children
Oakfield Primary Academy, part of REAch2 Academy Trust, the largest primary-only academy trust in the country. REAch2 is a family connected by a common desire to learn from each other, share experiences and be mutually supportive across the entire academy
community. We work as a team to deliver exceptional learning opportunities for all pupils in REAch2.
Oakfield Primary Academy is a two-form entry primary school and nursery nestled in the heart of the ever-growing town of Rugby in Warwickshire. Our school provides a happy, stimulating, safe and secure environment which develops caring and confident children with enquiring minds. At the heart of our school lies an education of depth and quality in a nurturing environment, where children will develop a lifelong love of learning.
Oakfield Primary Academy can be recognised as a place where every member of the school community strives to become an independent learner. As a school, we aim to meet children’s educational, emotional, physical and creative needs, and foster self-respect, initiative, consideration for others and a thirst for knowledge. At Oakfield, the governors, and the staff, in partnership with the parents, work closely together for the benefit of every child. Our school mission statement: 'We are proud of ourselves. We are proud of each other. We are proud of our community,' underpins all that we do both in the classroom and beyond and I am extremely proud to lead a team that is committed to children's well-being, where we prioritise achieving high standards and providing the very best opportunities for our pupils.
All staff at Oakfield Primary Academy contribute to these priorities, making our school a great place to be. You will be joining a fantastic learning family along with a supportive team of teaching and support staff in a school that is committed to offering our children a creative learning environment.
If you would like to join our dynamic, hardworking, and enthusiastic team then we would very much welcome an application from you.
You are warmly invited to contact Sara Nealon, Head of School, for an informal discussion.
Please note that all shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a REAch2 Application Form.
In accordance with our Safeguarding Policy the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check, a Children's Barred List Check and at least two satisfactory references.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rugby, CV22 6AU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/07/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
