Teaching Assistant

Post Title: Teaching Assistant

School: Burnt Oak Primary School

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027 - linked to funding

Hours: 32.5 per week (8.30am - 3.30pm)

Weeks: 38 (Term Time only)

Salary: Medway NJC D2 4-11 (dependent on experience) - £19,107 - £21,351 actual per annum (£26,016 - £29,071FTE)

Interview Date: TBC

Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should a suitable applicant be identified

We are seeking to appoint a part time enthusiastic, positive and dedicated Teaching Assistant, who is committed to our mission of providing an outstanding education, encompassing our values of ‘Enjoy, Achieve and Succeed', to give our young learners the best start in life.

Burnt Oak has proudly achieved the flagship status for Inclusion. Staff are committed to supporting each and every child, developing the children to be active learners and engaged in all tasks. Pupils feel safe in school and value the opportunities given alongside the support of teachers and other adults.

Staff are very positive about their work in the school and morale is high. Our school values:

Everything we do is framed around The Bluebell Federation mission statement known as ‘The Bluebell Way’ -

“We all flourish from a wealth of learning experiences that positively impact on our Academic, Physical and Emotional success”.

Children leave us in Year 6 having achieved our three core values:

Academic, Physical and Emotional Success

You will work in a warm, friendly and caring environment, and play an essential role in our team, in order to help our children achieve their best.

As part of our team, you will be expected to teach classes across the different year groups in the school, to provide class cover, class support and pupil interventions.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate and enthusiastic about supporting children’s development;
• Develop strong relationships with children, staff and other stakeholders;
• Have the ability to motivate and inspire children throughout their learning journey;
• Be able to use specialist skills/training/experience to support children’s needs;
• Be committed to the school's high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care;
• Have strong literacy and numeracy skills.

We offer:

• An inclusive and caring ethos;
• A school where every child matters;
• Welcoming and supportive staff;
• A well-resourced school;
• Exceptional opportunities for professional development;
• A supportive Leadership Team.

Safer Recruitment

The Bluebell MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. The Bluebell MAT reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview. Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

The Bluebell MAT is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Additional Information:

• References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
• Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
• Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.
• Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
• The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.