• About The Role

  • Salary: Grade 2, £23,955 - £24,131 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £19,157 - £19,298 pro rata per annum (0.79972 FTE)
     
    Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s education? Do you thrive in a supportive role where you can help young learners grow academically and personally? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.
     
    As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. You will provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups, helping them to develop key skills in literacy, numeracy, and beyond. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring that every child has equal access to learning opportunities, fostering confidence, independence, and a love for learning.
     
    Your responsibilities will include assisting in lesson preparation, supporting classroom management, and providing pastoral care to pupils who may need additional guidance. You will also help with marking, assessment, and classroom organization, ensuring that the learning environment is stimulating and well-resourced. Additionally, you will play a key role in school activities, accompanying pupils on trips and supporting extracurricular events.
     
    We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and proactive individual who enjoys working as part of a team. A strong understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential.
     
    If you are eager to contribute to a dynamic school community and support pupils in reaching their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping bright futures and making a lasting impact on young learners!
     
    School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
     
    What will you do?
    • Work with individuals and groups of children to deliver learning programmes and encourage interaction in activities led by the teacher.
    • Assist with general pastoral care and attend to personal needs as appropriate.
    • Supervise children during non-lesson times, accompany on trips, participate in meetings and training
    • Feedback on child progress in meeting Individual Education Plan targets

  • About Us

  • Why should you apply 

    You will be working in a fantastic environment. 

    Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. 

    We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page

     
    What are we looking for?
    • Experience of working with relevant age group within a learning environment
    • A good understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
    • Ability to communicate well, with adults and children across the Trust
    • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people
    Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role. 
     
    Further information
     
    Pre-employment checks
    Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
    Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
     
    Diversity and Inclusion
    We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. 
    Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.
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About our School

Avanti Brook is a brand-new, state-of-the-art primary school in Bishop’s Stortford. Surrounded by fields and new housing estates, the school is a centre for the new community developing in the north of Bishop’s Stortford. It’s the first carbon neutral school in Hertfordshire.“I feel like words don’t do this school justice, because as soon as you walk into the school, as soon as you open the door, the only word that comes to mind is ‘wow’!” Sarah Samuels, Early Years Lead.

Avanti Brook is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. “I joined Avanti, because it’s such a new school, that it will be shaped and grow with its children, pupils and staff, and that opportunity really excites me” - Class Teacher

Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.