Teaching Assistant | Pastoral| Pupil Wellbeing

Job description
The Pioneer Learning Trust is a small but growing Trust of collaborative schools in Luton. We have recently welcomed Ferrars Junior School to the Trust family which consists of – Chantry Primary Academy, Southfield Primary Academy, and Whitefield Primary Academy.

At the Trust we have a common vision - to pursue excellence and equity in a values-based context. To us, this is a commitment to ensuring that all children have the opportunity to excel, and do so in an inclusive, values-based ethos where diversity is celebrated.

At Chantry, our school ethos is built upon our unique school values (which incorporate British Values), these include unity, respect, tolerance and friendship. With high expectations and standards, exciting wow-factors and a book based learning experience, fostering a love of reading, we believe that Chantry offers an excellent educational experience for our pupils.

Chantry is a successful school which is a unique and exciting place to be. Children succeed at Chantry thanks to high quality learning experiences provided by our extensive and dedicated team. They also enjoy our creative approach to learning and feel secure in our caring school environment.

We looking for a committed and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our very effective Wellbeing Team.

The role involves providing mentoring and nurture support within our Wellbeing team for pupils with challenging behaviour. You will provide support in the classroom, working one to one in small groups to provide guidance with learning activities as directed by the class teacher

An NVQ Level 3 in childcare is required for this role.

Working hours: 32.5 hours per week 8.30am - 3.30pm with a 30-minute lunch

Term time plus 5 INSET days

Can you help us to make a difference in children’s lives through positive engagement in learning?

Are you:

Calm, patient and resourceful?

Do you have plenty of energy and enthusiasm?

Are fully committed to the principles of inclusion?

Do you want to make a difference in a child's life?

Can remove barriers in aid children's learning

Able to recognise and value the diverse social and cultural needs of our children and community?

What we offer:

The opportunity to join a supportive and well-established team

The support to progress in your career

Ongoing access to in -house and externally provided CPD

An employee benefits programme, which includes discounts with a number of retailers and hospitality outlets and membership of an employee assistance

Onsite low-cost childcare for staff

Visits to your our school sites are welcomed and strongly encouraged.

Please contact Gemma Patterson –recruitment@pioneerlearningtrust.com/ 01582 706500 to answer any queries or for an informal chat.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service