The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 6 secondary schools, 17 primary schools, 1 all-through school, a Teaching School Hub, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider.  Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield, North Warwickshire and Coventry.

Teaching Assistant Level 2 or 3

Part Time, Permanent

Required as soon as possible

We are looking to recruit a teaching assistant either level 2 or level 3 to work within our all-age Alternative Provision within our Multi Academy Trust as we look to grow and develop our provision. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and outstanding practitioner to join the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership and work in one of our schools.

We welcome applications that have experience of working with pupils from a range of settings including, but not limited to, Primary, Secondary, Special, and Alternative Provision / PRU. Teaching Assistants are linked with a class, to support the academic achievement, learning behaviours and pastoral support of the pupils within this class of between 8 and 10 pupils.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and confident practitioner that can use their initiative in a fast-paced learning environment.

Salary:                 Level 2 - £24,404 - £25,183 full time equivalent. Actual salary is £18,768 - £19,367 per annum. Allowance of £1,914 full time equivalent. Actual allowance is £1,472 per annum.

                              Level 3 - £25,183 – £26,409 full time equivalent. Actual salary £19,367 - £20,310 per annum. Allowance of £1,914 full time equivalent. Actual allowance is £1,472 per annum.

Hours:                  32 hrs and 30 minutes per week, term time only

Location:             This role will be based at The Bridge Academy, Wissage Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 6SW

Start Date:         Required as soon as possible

What you will need to succeed

To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools

To be committed to keeping our students safe

Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate

Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders

The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

What you will get in return

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities through apprenticeships and other routes.

A competitive salary

An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

What you need to do now

To apply please complete an online application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Ms Zoe Franks, Deputy Headteacher, on zoe.franks@bridge.staffs.sch.uk or 01543 255872.

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP digital application form.

Closing date:                     Friday 14 March 2025, 9am

Interview date:                  w/c 17 March 2025