Teaching Assistant (apprentice), Ipswich Academy 37 hours per week; fixed term contract - 18 months; term time only (plus 5 days) Enhanced hourly rate - £10.60 £20,466 FTE, £17,682 pro rata Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Apprentice Teaching Assistant into the team as soon as possible. While this role is being advertised as an apprenticeship, we are also advertising this position as a full-time Teaching Assistant role. The Trust When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential. We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package. If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. The Position You will work with individual pupils and groups of pupils, under the direction of a teacher/line manager, introducing tasks, monitoring pupils’ work and using a range of strategies to support their learning. You will have the ability to draw on your specialist skills and knowledge to respond effectively to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. What you will offer The successful applicant will have the ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and a passion for teaching. You must be able to enthuse, motivate and progress pupils of all abilities. What we will offer You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) A strong commitment to professional development We strive to be a family friendly employer Employee counselling service Cycle to work scheme If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Adam Wilding, Principal on 01473 550040. As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated. All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful you will be required to comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above. Closing date: Monday 18 May 9 am Interview date: TBC