Job Details

Job role: Teaching assistant

Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hrs Monday to Friday

Contract type: Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary: Grade D Points 6 to 8 (£25,989 to £26,824 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential:

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in both English and Maths (C)
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these (A/I/R)
• Good communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R)
• Experience of working with young people, preferably in a school setting (A/I)
• Ability to use a range of technology to support the role (A/I)
• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I)
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team (A/I/R)

Desirable:

• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant NVQ Level 3, or equivalent (A/C)
• Working with or caring for children of relevant age (A/I)
• Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these (A/I)
• Emergency First Aid or First aid at work qualification (C)
• Previous experience of working with young people preferably in a school setting (A/I)

Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference

What the school offers its staff

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a single form entry primary school catering for pupils from 3 – 11 years. Situated in a small village, the school is friendly and welcoming and takes pride in its role at the heart of the community. Our children are curious about the world and their place in it and we at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] endeavour to make their enthusiasm for learning the key driver behind our evolving book-led curriculum model. All our staff are passionate about providing the best education for every child in our community and in achieving our mission: to prepare all our pupils for success in an ever-changing world. We pride ourselves on the high levels of academic standards that our children reach, but also the responsible young citizens they develop into during their time with us.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored. If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below. CVs will not be accepted for this application. View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents: Job description - Support - Teaching Assistant Level 2 (1).pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

About [Employer hidden]

School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11

Education phase: Primary school

School size: 213 pupils enrolled

Age range: 3 to 11

Ofsted report: View Ofsted report

School website: [Employer hidden] website

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a single form entry primary school catering for pupils from 3 – 11 years. Situated in a small village, the school is friendly and welcoming and takes pride in its role at the heart of the community. Our children are curious about the world and their place in it and we at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] endeavour to make their creativity and enthusiasm for learning the key driver behind our evolving curriculum model. All our staff are passionate about providing the best education for every child in our community and in achieving our mission: to prepare all our pupils for success in an ever changing world. Judged a solid Good at its last inspection, we have continued to develop, creating a culture of professional learning and reflection leading to personal growth and improved outcomes for children. All our leaders have embraced the opportunities presented to them through our membership of Delta Academies Trust, benefitting from the collaboration which comes alongside working within a network of outward looking professionals. As a result, progress for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] last year was well above national average at the end of Key stage 2.

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