Teaching Assistant G5

Lockyer's Middle School is looking for a Teaching Assistant G5 to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £15,080.76 - £15,332.96 per annum per annum (Grade 5)

This job is_ _for 28.33 hours per week and 38 weeks per year.

It is offered on a Temporary basis until 1 year

Approximate start date 04/11/2024.

Lockyer’s Middle School is seeking to appoint an inspiring teaching assistant who is committed to providing the best quality learning experience for our children. We need an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated professional to join our learning-focused team.

We are seeking an individual who:
? is able to adapt to suit the needs of the children and be able to inspire and engage them.

? is able to support individuals and small groups in their learning and use their initiative to personalise and adapt where necessary.

? is willing to undertake additional training to meet the needs of the children.

? is reflective and committed to professional development. ? is enthusiastic about the education of children, across every area of the curriculum.

? can build and maintain professional and positive working relationships.

? has a sense of humour and is a good team player.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role
- Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service._

**About our School**

Lockyer's Middle School is part of a successful pyramid of first, middle and upper schools in the Corfe Mullen area and is part of Initio Learning Trust. Our children join us in Year 5, aged 9 and make the important transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3, before moving to upper school at the end of Year 8, aged 13.

At Lockyer's, the talents and needs of every pupil are recognised and nurtured. We value the importance of developing the whole child through enriching academic, cultural, creative and sporting endeavours. Our aim is to ensure that, through the highest quality teaching of a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum, pupils are encouraged to develop an aspirational mind set which will enable them to respond positively to life’s challenges and opportunities. Our excellent pastoral care system fosters an environment where children feel safe and able to learn. Our expectations of high standards of behaviour and self-discipline encourage children to grow into respectful, inclusive global citizens.

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

- a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
- a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
- free onsite parking
- access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
- a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.