Role:

Teaching Assistant – Level 3

Salary:

DFT Grade 4 - £20,443.00 - £21,695.00

Pro-rata - £17,132.86 - £18,182.14

Hours:

37 hours at 38 weeks, Term Time Only.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Start Date:

1 September 2022

Richard Wakefield 

Location: Burton Street, Tutbury, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9NR

At Richard Wakefield we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and future every day.  

At our school you can expect an enthusiastic and talented team who are passionate about our vision; to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.

The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve.  We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust. 

The Candidate

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, talented and committed Teaching Assistant
who really cares about helping children to succeed. We are looking for someone who
is kind, reliable and has a passion for working in the classroom, or one to one, is
enthusiastic and builds rapport well with staff and students alike.

To be successful in this role, you will have a good knowledge of current practices on
the best ways to support children’s learning and behaviour, promoting pupils’
independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. Giving support to pupils, individually
or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience
a sense of achievement. Our goal is for every child to leave our school happy and
successful, with memories that they will cherish and skills that are the foundation of
their future learning.

We will offer the successful applicant a welcoming and supportive team where
everyone is committed to staff development and raising standards for all in an
enjoyable, challenging and purposeful environment.

If you are an enthusiastic and supportive Teaching Assistant who is committed to
getting the best outcomes for pupils then we want to hear from you! We welcome
visits and feel that this is a very important way for you to come and learn more about
us; appointments can be organised by contacting the main office on 01283 247535.

There is also a part time fixed term role available, please see our careers page for more information.

Continuing Professional Development

The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve.  We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.

Benefits Package

The de Ferrers Trust strives to be ‘Employer of Choice’ and are committed to the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Offering an excellent benefit package which includes:

·       Cycle to Work Scheme

·       Employee Assistance Programme

·       Discounted Gym Membership

Applicants for positions are welcome to visit the Academy by contacting the Academy on 01283 247535.

How to Apply:

Closing date: 22 June 2022
Interview date: 28 June 2022
Start date: 1 September 2022

You can apply directly to the Trust People Team via the Trust website www.deferrerstrust.com and email your application to careers@deferrerstrust.com or you can apply online via TES. You must complete an application form to be considered. Due to safeguarding reasons we cannot accept C.Vs.

Please note: Completed applications should be received by 9:00am on the closing date.

If you would like to discuss the role, or have any other queries, please contact 01283 247535 and ask to speak to Deborah Village, Office Manager.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.