Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08.30-15.30, term time and INSETs.
Actual salary: £17,756 - £18,052 (NJC4-5; BG5)
Place of work: The post is primarily based at Fonthill Primary School. However, all appointments are made to the Trust centrally.
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2024
Closing date: 9 am on Friday 19th April
Interviews: Thursday 25th April
Start date: As soon as possible, after all checks
Fonthill Primary Academy is looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive staff team. The successful candidate will be based predominantly in our nursery class, and will be passionate about supporting and nurturing children, enabling them to thrive.
The successful candidate will become part of a friendly and experienced team, working together to provide engaging learning opportunities that support children to grow. You will demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills, the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals, and a genuine interest and belief that all students can achieve.
Fonthill Primary Academy is a one form entry primary school, where we are proud of our kind and supportive ethos. We are a member of Trust in Learning (Academies) and take a research-led approach to long-term, sustainable strategies.
Visits to the school ahead of application are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Penny Gowie (Assistant Business Manager)
Fluency Duty
The ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users of the service and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Application packs can be downloaded from eteach - Please send your completed application by the closing date.
Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.