Secondary Teaching Assistant

at  Avanti Schools Trust

School
Avanti Fields School
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time
Contract Length
Until 11th July 2025
Salary
See Advert Details
Posted
22nd January 2025
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
2nd February 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1463106
Job Reference
164
Start Date

As Soon As Possible

• Contract Type :Fixed term contract
• Contract Length: Until 11th July 2025
• Job ID: 1463106

Salary: Grade 2, £23,955 - £24,131 per annum. Approximately £16,603 - £16,725 pro rata per annum (0.69309 FTE). This is a fixed-term contract until 11th July 2025.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience of working with relevant age group within a learning environment
• A good understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
• Ability to communicate well, with adults and children across the Trust
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people
  Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role..

ABOUT US AND THE ROLE

Do you have a passion for education and a desire to support young people in achieving their full potential? We’re on the lookout for a Secondary Teaching Assistant to join our committed team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.
In this role, you will work under the guidance of classroom teachers to support teaching and learning activities. By assisting with the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom, you will play a pivotal role in creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
You will work closely with students, offering tailored support to individuals and groups, helping to maintain a purposeful and supportive classroom atmosphere. By promoting equal opportunities, you will ensure all students can access the resources they need to succeed. Contributing to the pastoral care and wellbeing of pupils, you will provide assistance when they are unwell, distressed, or need additional encouragement.
Your responsibilities will also include assisting teachers in preparing and maintaining resources, supporting the delivery of lessons, and offering constructive feedback on pupils’ progress. Additionally, you will accompany students on trips and activities, fostering their personal and social development in line with the school’s ethos.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with young learners, support their academic journey, and contribute to a safe and inspiring school environment. If you are eager to work collaboratively and are committed to the welfare and growth of young people, we’d love to hear from you!
School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
Avanti Fields School is an all-through, faith-designated (Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September 2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.
The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:

• Educational excellence
• Character formation
• Spiritual insight

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Work with individuals and groups of children to deliver learning programmes and encourage interaction in activities led by the teacher.
• Assist with general pastoral care and attend to personal needs as appropriate.
• Supervise children during non-lesson times, accompany on trips, participate in meetings and training
• Feedback on child progress in meeting Individual Education Plan targets