Teaching Assistant L3

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

Hours per week / Weeks per year: 30 hours, Monday- Friday, 8.45am-3.15pm. Term time only, plus training days.

About Gretton Primary Academy

At Gretton Primary Academy, we are proud to be a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment that promotes academic success, personal growth and wellbeing. We value strong relationships with pupils, families and the wider community, fostering a culture of respect, kindness and ambition. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our children while working in a positive and supportive school environment committed to excellence for all.

As a member of staff at Gretton, we can offer you the following:

- Enhanced salaries and rapid promotional prospects

- Opportunities for continued professional development and access to the BWT Teaching School

- The support of a cohesive and committed team of teachers who work collaboratively to maintain high standards and expectations

- A freshly prepared hot or cold lunch each day

- Access to a school laptop and the latest technology throughout the school

- Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Childcare Vouchers, CPC Drive New car scheme

- A dedicated staff social committee, with the purpose of creating a positive work life balance and ensuring our staff wellbeing is a key priority for all.

The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion and committed to helping all children overcome barriers to learning. You will have experience of supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, using effective strategies to promote engagement, independence and positive outcomes.

Working closely with teachers, families and external professionals, you will play a key role in delivering tailored support, adapting learning activities and fostering a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels valued and able to thrive. Excellent communication skills, patience, flexibility and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children with SEND are essential.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 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 staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

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 and Staff Files Policy

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.