Teaching and Learning Assistant

Thank you for your interest in the post of fixed term SEND Teaching & Learning Assistant at Brookfield Primary School.

There are 7 fixed term posts, as follows:-

Post 1: 32.5 hours - 2:1 role – Year 1

Post 2: 30 hours - 1:1 - Year 1

Post 3: 32.5 hours - Reception

Post 4: 32.5 hours - Year 2

Post 5: 32.5 hours - Year 2

Post 6: 32.5 hours – Year 3

Post 7: 20 hours 1:1 - Reception

• All posts will be for a fixed term until 31st August 2024 (to be reviewed at that stage). All are subject to funding and whilst ever the child in receipt of funding is a pupil at Brookfield Primary School

When applying, please specify which post(s) you are applying for.We are looking for someone who:-

• Has high expectations and is committed to engaging pupils in their learning.

• Has the ability to reflect upon and improve their own practice.

• Has energy and a sense of humour.

• Will embrace the ethos of our school – ‘Welcoming, Achieving, Respectful and Magical’.

We can offer you:-

• The opportunity to work with well-behaved and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and who enjoy creative learning opportunities.
• Be part of a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

Working at Brookfield Primary School, you will be part of the LEARNERs’ Trust, a large MAT operating across, Derby, Derbyshire and Rotherham. The Trust is a close community of schools that collaborate at every level to support the achievement of pupils and staff.

We can offer the successful candidate, high quality continuing professional development and training, as well as opportunities to innovate, excel and develop.

Working at Brookfield Primary School, you will be part of the LEARNERs’ Trust, a large MAT operating across, Derby, Derbyshire and Rotherham. The Trust is a close community of schools that collaborate at every level to support the achievement of pupils and staff.

Context

The descriptions below of our ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what’ define the work we are developing as a Trust. They are an aspiration, and we are always striving to achieve them.

We ensure our ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what’ hold us to account for the work we do.

Why do we exist?

Our purpose is to ensure every LEARNER has choices about their future

• Our first job is to support and extend learning for pupils to provide them with the skills and knowledge to make those choices.
• Our second job is to make sure no child is ignored, no family is unsupported and no life is wasted, by providing intervention at the earliest opportunity.
• Our responsibility to education is to provide an environment where practitioners can collaborate, learn from each other, take risks and reflect.

How will we act?

We will use our purpose as a driver for our culture, ensuring we are;

Connected (sharing information openly, broadly and deliberately)

Helpful (embracing servant leadership and use initiative to solve the problem)

Organised (employing efficient strategies and trust colleagues to deliver)

Informed (asking coaching questions to understand what is happening)

Candid (disagreeing openly and compassionately)

Effective (only retaining our best elements and looking for continuous improvement)

Simple (avoiding complexity and increasing clarity)

What is our strategy?

We will use our culture to ensure the work of the Trust;

• Focuses on creating capacity (time and resources) for schools
• Ensures support is agile, providing intervention at the earliest opportunity
• Supports schools to employ and invest in the best educators for children

Seeks continuous improvement and disruptive innovation

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person.

Please note that we are required to have references prior to interviews taking place due to safeguarding regulations, so references will be requested for all shortlisted candidates prior to interviews.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please do not apply using The Derbyshire County Council Website.

ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED VIA MY NEW TERM

https://www.mynewterm.com/jobs/147119/EDV-2023-BPS-94330

Provisional Interview Date: 21 April 2023