Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Part time 4 days a week)

E-ACT The Grange School | Dream, Believe, Achieve 

E-ACT The Grange School is an inclusive school committed to nurturing every student's potential. Our dedicated staff set high academic and social expectations, providing a supportive and stimulating environment for students to thrive.  

We have high expectations of our children both academically and socially. We are a lively, exciting and well-resourced school with a caring ethos. We offer a wide range of experiences and opportunities to the children both during the working day and after school. In return, we expect the children to work very hard and always give their best. The children at E-ACT The Grange School are hard working, well behaved and polite and a delight to work with. 

Discover more: https://www.thegrange.northants.sch.uk/web/ 

Want to make a difference to young people? 

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence? We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated teaching assistant join our academy, to support pupils with SEND and to ensure that every child succeeds.   

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (Part time)

Key responsibilities:

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work 
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement and progress as directed

Pay range: SCP NJC 3 - 4 (Part time - 4 days a week 29,6 hours per week) £17,447.01 - £17,720.72

Qualifications and Skills:

• TA2 Qualification or equivalent
• Maths & English GCSE Grades A-C (or equivalent)
• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Experience of working with children who have a wide variety of educational needs
• Ability to model acceptable behaviours and encourage good social skills

What are we about? 

Join a trust that is going places! 

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. 

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence. 

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive. 

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk   

Benefits:  

Financial and Lifestyle 

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. 

Professional Growth and Development 

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. 

Culture and Wellbeing 

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. 

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information. 

How to apply: 

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.