We are looking for an excellent Teaching Assistant at Bringhurst Primary School.

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

As a Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the learning and achievement of  pupils ensuring equality of opportunity for all and being accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
• Helping to set high expectations for all learners.
• Helping during the delivery of lessons to groups or individual students.
• Assisting in the preparation of work programmes to groups or individual students. 

Temporary 38 weeks per year, 15 hours per week, working as a 1:1 support

About our Academy

At Bringhurst Primary School, we ensure that all colleagues can draw on the sources of scholarly authority and reservoir of thought and practice that have been developed within their specialist areas.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 3, FTE £24,796 per annum, £8,603.43 pro rata per annum
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform

• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• A Colleague who is committed to their professional development.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to inspire confidence, trust and respect amongst staff, students, and families.
• A colleague who will contribute to the team and school life.
• A colleague who insists on impeccable standards and has the highest of expectations for our students.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust has grown to a network of 36 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

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.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values, and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other.

Apply now

To submit your application, please click on ‘apply now.’

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.