Teaching Assistant

**Bringhurst Primary** **is now recruiting for a Teaching Assistant (SEND/ Behaviour) **This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

Bringhurst Primary School is a successful primary school in a stunning rural location. At our school, we want all our pupils to feel valued, confident, and excited about their learning. Every pupil can succeed and is encouraged to challenge themselves to become the best they can be. We aim to nurture our children to enjoy a lifelong love of learning and to help them become thoughtful and caring members of the community. As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children. As well as striving for academic excellence, we want our pupils to find and develop new talents and interests.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

**About the role**
- To work under the specific supervision, instruction and guidance of the class teacher to support the teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
- To work 1:1 with and support the class teacher with a pupil who has SEND/Behavioural needs including assisting the pupil with personal needs as appropriate.
- To provide general support to the class teacher in the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom.
- To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
- To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

**About Our Academy**

At Bringhurst Primary School, we embrace the DRET values which are:

- ** Courage**:

- Nothing holds us back
- ** Aspiration**:

- Always aiming high
- ** Ambition**:

- Being the best we can
- ** Respect**:

- Always leading by example

**Salary & Benefits**
- NJC 3, FTE £18,887, pro rata £8,927.32 per annum
- 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing, including dedicated employee assistance programme
- Rewards and Recognition Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme

**Who we are looking for**
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Related experience in working within that age group and in an education setting
- Experience in working with children with SEND/ Behavioural needs
- Ability to work well as a team and follow instruction
- An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
- Able to use basic IT; including computers, audio video equipment and photocopiers
- Knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
- To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
- Experience of general clerical/ administrative work

**About The David Ross Education Trust**

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country. Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
- An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants._
- The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We