Overview
Bradley Stoke Community School are looking to appoint a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and welcoming learning support team. The role aims to help improve the academic progress and mental wellbeing of students with additional needs. We are seeking a dynamic teaching assistant to work with a range of teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning, enabling learners to achieve high standards and make good progress. You may be asked to support children on a 1:1 or group basis, assist with assessments and work with teachers to create learning resources. The successful candidate may be required to work across both the primary and secondary phase of the school, although this is most likely to be based in the secondary phase. This is a temporary position for one year, working 21 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days. Additional hours are likely to be available and there may be a possibility of a contract extension if funding remains available. More information and a full job description can be found in the attached application pack.
Our Philosophy as an Employer
Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities. We are ambitious for our academies and we support all our schools with leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise. We are inspired by our academies\' journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We welcome applicants who can align with our vision and bring talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We are excited by opportunities for talented educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy and look forward to hearing your ideas and aspirations.
We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care. The Olympus Academy Trust - Bradley Stoke Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people\'s welfare and safety. As part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
Benefits
* Pension Scheme
* Annual pay progression opportunities
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates
* Free onsite parking
* Coaching/Counselling services
* Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Flexible Working
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.
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