5 Dimensions Trust is currently advertising for the following exciting permanent opportunity

to start at Priory Rise School

Teaching Assistant

To commence ASAP

Permanent/ Part-Time

Salary Grade 3.2 £24,790  per annum pro rata,  £17,940 actual per annum

31 hours 40 minutes per week, term time (38 weeks per year)

Mon – Fri 8.30am - 3.20pm with a 30 minute unpaid break

We are looking to appoint an effective, caring, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team at Priory Rise School. We are passionate about ensuring that all children have the best learning opportunities and you will work under the direct instruction of teaching staff usually in the classroom. Ideally, you will have previous experience of working with children with a SEND need and/or an understanding of the support they will need to succeed in a mainstream primary school. You must enjoy working with children and be able to relate well to both students and adults and want to make a difference to the lives of our young people. 

The ideal candidate will: - 

• Have a good basic education with proficiency in numeracy, literacy and ICT

• Have experience of working with children in a learning or play environment

• Want to make a difference to the children in our care 

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to enter the teaching profession and will enhance your chance of obtaining a place on teacher training programmes.

The schools within the 5 Dimensions Trust are consistently ranked amongst the highest-achieving schools in Milton Keynes.  We are on a mission to make our Trust the very best place to work and study.

Employee wellbeing is a priority for 5 Dimensions Trust and we recognise that happy employees perform better and live happier and healthier lives. Professional development is of a high quality; colleagues engage in a range of CPD from in-house coaching to National Professional Qualifications. All staff identify a ​5-year career pathway supporting them to grow and be the best version of themselves. Our pension scheme is generous, as is our incremental pay progression.  If you would like a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact People Services on 01908 555620.

Closing Date: 9am 24 January 2025

 The Trust reserves the right to close the application process at any stage should we receive sufficient applications.

5 Dimensions Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Recruitment, 5 Dimensions Trust, Emperor Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PT

Tel:   01908 555620    

Email:  recruitment@ct5d.com

Website: www.5dimensionstrust.com

CEO:   Mr Tony Nelson