Teaching Assistant - Specialist Resource Provision
- Employer: The Pines School
- Salary: £10.50 - £10.78 per hour
- Location: The Pines School, Hanworth Road, Bracknell
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Term Time
- Hours: 32.5 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 24/11/2023 at 12:00
- Reference: Pri/23/261639
Teaching Assistant Vacancy, Specialist Resource Provision
November 2023
The Pines School is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join our friendly hard working team. Our TAs work with teachers to organise and support teaching and learning activities for classes. You will be working with children who have a range of specific learning difficulties including ASD, Moderate Learning Difficulties and communication and language difficulties. The primary focus is to do specified work with individuals under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.
The successful candidate will join a team who are passionate about engaging and inspiring young people in their learning and will have experience of working with primary age range children.
‘An atmosphere of partnership and purpose can be felt throughout this school. There is a shared high ambition to ensure every pupil is an eager learner who achieves well. Staff prioritise developing caring relationships will pupils, providing thoughtful nurture and care. Classrooms and communal areas are therefore kind and calm places. Pupils feel safe and say that bullying is rare. Children of all ages are proud of their good behaviour. One pupil said, ‘I love it here and never want to leave.’ – Ofsted Jan 23
The Pines is a vibrant Primary school with a Nursery. We are well resourced and we have extensive outside space along with a Specialist Resource Provision. There are currently 310 children on roll.
At The Pines there has been rapid improvement in the quality of education, behaviour & attitudes and personal development and we are very proud to have been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2023. We will continue to focus on improving the outcomes for our children. This is an exciting time to join us and our amazing team.
The school is located in the Hanworth estate which is on the outskirts of Bracknell town and is within very easy access of many amenities. The 'Look Out’ environmental area, Bracknell Sports Centre and Swimming Pool, David Lloyd Health Club, the South Hill Park Theatre & Arts Centre are all well within walking distance with skating, bowling, cinemas and a leisure pool nearby.
We can offer you:
- An inclusive ethos
- Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school
- A caring, committed team of staff
- A commitment to professional development for all staff
- Supportive teams who work well together
Closing date: Friday 24th November, midday. However applications will be reviewed upon submittal and we may close the advert early.
Interviews: To be confirmed
Start date – ASAP
Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm, 32.5 hours per week, term time. Plus 2 inset days
Bracknell Grade K: SCP2-SCP3 £22,366 - £22,737 + London Weighting pro rata
Actual Salary: approx. £11.59 - £11.78.
If you have any questions please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Evans sbm@thepinesschool.org.uk
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.