Teaching Assistant (TA)

The Role

At Orchard Academy we are looking for primary teaching assistants, who shares the same ethos and vision that we do and wants to join our amazing team. We truly believe that the children are at the centre of all we do, and we have a strong inclusive ethos, making our school a place where we all belong. Our children are eager to learn, and we promote positive learning behaviours. We are a nurturing, caring and growth originated, supporting both children and adults to be the very best they can be.

The successful candidate should be an advocate for the children and families in our school, be able to work as part of a team and adapt to meet the needs of all our pupils.

Orchard is a three-form entry junior school on the Springfield Estate in Milton Keynes with capacity for 360 children across KS2, with a twenty-pupil place social communication department for pupils at both Orchard and Shepherdswell.

As a school we are keen to develop talent and provide the necessary support in order that staff can achieve their aspirations and goals, and there are a wide range of learning opportunities to develop these skills.

We are part of East Midlands Academy Trust and are one of their family of schools. We work closely together and by working with our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

·      Continuous professional development and training opportunities

·      Dedicated support from our school improvement team

·      Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools

·      A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation

·      A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

·      Childcare vouchers scheme

·      A corporate eye care plan

·      Free, state of the art, fitness suite

How to apply

If you have any questions regarding this role, please email hrqueries@emat.uk or call Hannah Auger on 01908 735882.

If you would like to visit the school please contact the school office school@orchard.emat.uk or call 01908 735882.

EMAT has the right to withdraw this advert before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.