Chestnuts School is part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, Multi-Academy Trust who inspire all our futures through learning together. At IFtL we are never alone. We know we are stronger together - one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with SEND children We are looking for supportive, caring and enthusiastic people to join us as Teaching Assistants and who are able to engage and communicate well, and able to model the school expectations.  Flexibility, a willingness to uphold our values and manage change as our school develops are key skills required for TA posts at Chestnuts.

Good basic literacy and math’s skills are essential for this post. In your application, please specify your individual skills and strengths including any interventions, specialist provision or training you have undertaken.  We are able to offer imaginative and motivated children, an excellent learning environment and friendly and supportive staff with a wealth of CPD opportunities across the trust.

Our children and their families are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to provide every child with an educational experience that ensures children have solid foundations from which they can flourish. Barriers to learning are overcome and learning opportunities are unlimited. Every child must be both challenged and inspired to achieve beyond their dreams.

We invest heavily in professional development to enable our staff to flourish and to continually learn and develop. All staff benefit from professional courses in addition to bespoke in-house coaching and CPD opportunities.

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi Academy Trust, successful candidates will have full access to our staff benefits package including CPD, Employee Assistance Programme, discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more.

We look forward to hearing from you.