7 Days Remaining
7 Days Remaining
Job Reference #
EDV/2025/CTS/97636
Location
Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TD
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time
Salary
£24,100.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade 2, point 4 - £20, actual) per annum pay award pending
Closing Date
12:00pm, 29th Sep 2025
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s)
TBC
Interview Date(s) TBC
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About This Role
Job Title:
Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Location:
Corby Technical School
Salary:
Grade 2, point 4 - £20,702.83 per annum (FTE £24,100 per annum pay award pending
37 hours per week/39 weeks per year
About
About Corby Technical School and the role:
We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and committed Teaching Assistant to assist vulnerable students, some with a variety of special educational needs, in our mainstream school. The post holder will be expected to support students with a variety of needs, including: behavioural, language, physical and educational. A flare for supporting students overcome emotional regulation difficulties will also support the post holder.
The primary focus of the TA is to support students of SEND and/or EAL, through the delivery of supportive learning activities - in the classroom. These activities should enhance and compliment the delivery of curriculum materials by Subject Specialists. This may be through the professional's development of differentiated materials, abilities in scaffolding/questioning, and understanding in promoting success. We anticipate this being achieved through supporting and challenging student behaviours and maintaining regular communication between school/home.
Our new TA will work with students that have Educational Health Care plan, or those with a high level of need. Students will be supported through the professional's capabilities in fostering confidence, self-esteem and students' ambition to become independent inquirers and thinkers. They will also receive CPD to ensure they are able to deliver accredited interventions.
Most importantly, the successful candidate will need to show the capacity to be an advocate for students with SEND, ensuring that they promote an inclusive learning environment - for all.
Could you be the next person to join our established team?
We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where all staff are committed to providing an excellent education for all. We would welcome applications from candidates of all experience levels, as training will be available.
The Successful Candidate Will
* Be able to monitor the impact of interventions/class-based support.
* Be computer literate.
* Have an interest in developing understand of the four areas of need.
* Be an advocate for achievement (at all levels).
* Have a keen interest in developing skill within the four areas of need.
* Work closely with colleagues across the school, building effective relationships with all staff and students.
* Have good knowledge of a broad range of additional needs and/or behaviours that students may have/present and strategies for supporting appropriately.
* Sound knowledge of general school procedures in order to contribute to effective running of school day and student experiences and also procedures to support child development.
* Have good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
* Have the ability to deal professionally and sensitively with children, parents and teachers and outside agencies as required.
* Work with the utmost integrity and confidentiality.
The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years' service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.
* One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave
* Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
* Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
* A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools
* Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
* Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
* Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP
* Car Lease scheme via Tusker.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development
* Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations
* Be the difference – At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you
About Brooke Weston Trust
Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students' achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.
Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.
We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.
How To Apply
If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application
Further details about the school, the above position and details of how to apply can be found on our website Applications must be submitted via My New Term.
Safer Recruitment
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.
A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here -
Safeguarding and Child Protection
The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment, SCR and Staff Files incl Ex-Offenders Statement
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Closing date for applications: 29th September :00pm
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Related Documents
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1. TA Level 2 - JD
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1. Teaching Assistant L2 -
Contact Details
Lisa Sgrignuoli
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