St John's Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant commence as soon as possible. We welcome applications from candidates seeking a part time or full time role.
You will be supporting the learning of all children, including those with special educational needs, within mainstream classes. We are committed to all our children achieving their full potential across the expanding range of opportunities we offer them. We would like to recruit an individual who will contribute to this ethos and be proactive in moving our school forward.
The successful candidate will:
- have a good level of general educational qualifications
- enjoy working with children and be able to show initiative both in class and group situations
- have an interest in special educational needs
- have an understanding of learning and be able to contribute to assessment and planning
- have high expectations, together with caring attitude and flexibility
- know how to provide the children with a safe and secure environment
In addition you will:
- have lots of energy and patience
- demonstrate good communication skills
- have a positive, hardworking attitude
- be able to work effectively within a committed team of TAs and Teachers
- be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity
- cover lunch time duties
In return, we can offer:
- confident, well-behaved children who are willing learners
- an enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff team
- positive and supportive parents
- opportunities for professional growth both within St John's and the wider Greensand Multi-Academy Trust
- membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- access to a Multi-Academy Trust Staff Shop offering retail and leisure discounts, a cycle to work scheme and a free will writing service
- access to an Employee Support Service providing access to a wide range of health and wellbeing support, including counselling, physiotherapy, weight management, health and fitness and financial advice.
Interested candidates are warmly invited to contact the school if you would like to discuss the role in more depth.
The full time equivalent annual salary is £21,269 - £22,890. The pro rata annual salary will be subject to the agreed number of working hours per week over 38.6 weeks per annum.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 2 January 2024 at 9am, however please be advised applications will be considered upon receipt.
St John's Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years.
In accordance with KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.