Teaching Assistant, Level 1

Norbridge Academy are looking to appoint two Level 1 Teaching Assistants to join our academy in October 2024 on a part time, temporary basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher. You will support pupils to ensure they can access learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Salary:  Grade C Points 4 to 6 (£23,114 to £23,893 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £17,540.22.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 Days (39 Weeks) / Temporary.  

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

The academy is located in Worksop Nottinghamshire where we have strong links with parents and community leaders. The academy is a larger than averaged sized academy, catering for pupils from the Early Years Foundation Stage, through Key Stage 1 into Key Stage 2. There are currently 434 pupils on roll in reception to Year 6 and we also have 52 place nursery.

All of our staff feel proud to be part of our academy staff, this is reflected in the atmosphere and learning environments.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. 

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

·       Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

·       Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*

·       Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

·       24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household

·       Gym & fitness discounts

·       Cycle to Work scheme*

·       Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

·       Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme

·       Menopause Support Service

·       Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.