We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic ERP Teaching Assistant with a passion for inclusive learning to our primary school. The school has a very friendly, lively ethos, a committed staff and offers great opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education process by providing care and supervision to children/young people, including those who have special physical, emotional and educational needs.

• Has a relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Has a good standard of education including English & Maths (GCSE/Level 2)
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has experience working within a classroom setting and with Primary aged pupils
• Has experience working with SEN children
• Has excellent behaviour management skills
• Can work on their own initiative and also work well as part of a team
• Is an excellent role model
All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children's welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

We are a vibrant and happy one-form entry school, sustaining 'Good' when visited by Ofsted in January 2024. Pupils are a credit to the school and are excellent ambassadors. They are right to be proud of their school. Parents say that Whittle Academy is a very special place. As part of the Inspire Multi-Academy Trust, we work in close partnership with Walsgrave CE Academy, Whittle Academy, Hearsall Community Academy, Stockingford Academy and Blue Coat C of E Academy. The links between the schools are both stimulating and supportive, enabling us to share best practice though collaborative working. Why work for us? A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:
• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts, Inspire Education Trust is a Multi Academy Trust of Primary Schools that grew from a shared belief that children deserve a first-class education so that each individual child understands what they are capable of, what talents they have, and strives for excellence in themselves in order to succeed in the next stage of their education and the world of work.