Job Title: Teaching Assistant (level 2) – working 1:1 – 17.5 hours per week (term time only plus 5 Inset days)
Location: Stanton Drew Primary School
Closing Date: 21st Jan 2022
Start Date: Jan 2022 (or as soon as possible)
Contract: This post is temporary until 31/8/22 in the first instance, depending on funding and the named pupil being on roll at the school
Hours: 17.5 hours (5 afternoons Mon-Fri, 12:00-3:30)
Grade and Salary: JG3 SCP 5 & 6 (£19,312 - £19,698, actual salary £7,918 - £8,076 per annum)
Applications are invited from experienced teaching assistants, qualified to NVQ level 2 or equivalent for the above post in our outstanding Primary School. The success applicant will begin post in Jan 2022, or as soon as possible. This is a 1:1 support role, working with a child in a mixed YR/1/2 class, to support his learning, communication, social and emotional needs. This post is temporary until 31/8/22 in the first instance, depending on funding and the named pupil being on roll at the school.
The successful candidate will:
• Have high expectations of pupil achievement and will be skilled at supporting a child with a range of learning, social and emotional needs.
• Be enthusiastic about working with children in an educational environment and committed to supporting their learning.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills, and work collaboratively with teaching staff, other support staff and outside agencies.
We offer:
• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• A school graded as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2012, providing excellent teaching and learning.
• Caring and respectful pupils who are proud of their school and work with independence and enthusiasm.
• Commitment to CPD opportunities.
• A supportive team of governors.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively across the federation.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Stanton Drew School to make an appointment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.