All Locations:

Portsmouth

Salary Details:

TSAT Pay Group 2 pro rata to £16,420 - £18,986 for hours and weeks stated (£23,467 - £27,133 FTE)

Function:

Support Staff

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract

Hours Per Week:

Weeks Per Year:

Required Start Date:

As soon as possible

Interview Date:

TBC

Advertising End Date:

02 Dec 2024

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Teaching Assistant - Infants

About The Role

***Fixed Term until 31/08/2025***

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team to work across our Penbridge Schools on a Fixed term contract.

The Teaching Assistant will provide teaching and learning support under the guidance of the Classroom Teacher ensuring our pupils reach their full potential.

You will be willing to take the opportunity to play a full part in the further development of our school and join us in our aims to make learning irresistible and to provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone.

The successful candidate will possess excellent literacy and numeracy skills and educated to a minimum requirement of Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school and our Trust!

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent, Grade 4/C or above)
Provide teaching and learning to our students with the support of the Classroom Teacher
Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis
Ability to inspire, challenge and motivate
Participate in the Walking Bus between school sites on an ad hoc basis
Effective communicator both orally and in writing
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Good ICT skills
Understanding of the educational system and current developments

About Us

Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School. The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit. The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.

“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022

Find out more about our story at: Ethos & Values, Penbridge School

Click here for a Welcome from the Head of Penbridge Infant School

At Penbridge School, we are a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education. 

We are one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities. 

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

Think about their Thinking
Be their Best self
Shape their success

In this way we transform life chances

What our Trust will offer you:

Competitive Pay Scales
Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Store Discounts: Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

Next steps:

If you are interested in working at our small and friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school please contact Sarah Arthur on [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [email protected]

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