Salary: Grade 3, £25,117 - £26,216 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £20,087 - £20,966 per annum pro rata (0.79972 FTE). Please Note: This is a Fixed-term contract until 31st August 2026.
Overview
Every child deserves someone who believes in their potential — and as a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be that person. This is a chance to make a real difference, helping pupils to grow in confidence, develop independence, and achieve their very best. In this rewarding role, you’ll play a key part in shaping pupils’ learning journeys, supporting them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Working closely with the class teacher, you’ll help create a purposeful and inclusive classroom environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. From assisting with lesson delivery and personalised learning programmes to promoting positive behaviour and independence, this is a role where your support truly makes a difference. Whether guiding small groups, stepping in to lead a class when needed, or helping to bring lessons to life, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to giving every pupil the tools they need to succeed.
School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. Avanti Brook is a brand-new, state-of-the-art primary school in Bishop’s Stortford. Surrounded by fields and new housing estates, the school is a centre for the new community developing in the north of Bishop’s Stortford. It’s the first carbon neutral school in Hertfordshire. “I feel like words don’t do this school justice, because as soon as you walk into the school, as soon as you open the door, the only word that comes to mind is ‘wow’!”
Avanti Brook is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. “I joined Avanti, because it’s such a new school, that it will be shaped and grow with its children, pupils and staff, and that opportunity really excites me” – Class Teacher. Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.
Responsibilities
* Act as a role model for pupils, support their learning effectively
* Meet personal needs while promoting independence
* Commit to supporting pupils with special educational needs and contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
* Encourage pupil interaction and cooperation, ensuring engagement in activities
* Support emotional and social needs and accompany pupils on trips
Why should you apply
Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:
* Great opportunities for professional development
* LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
* O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
* Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
* Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
* Cycle-to-work Scheme
What are we looking for?
* Experience of working with relevant age group within a learning environment
* An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
* Ability to understand the role of parents and carers, with the ability to relate and build excellent working relationships
* Ability to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on pupils’ progress
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school
Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.
Further information
Pre-employment checks: Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
Diversity and Inclusion: We want to ensure we attract the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensure that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.
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