🍎📚 Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant at Mangotsfield CofE Primary School! 📚🍎
Start Date: 22nd April 2025
Salary: Grade 9 £28,624-£31,067 FTE per annum (actual salary based on weeks worked and hours, £21,626.11-£23,471.85 p.a.)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 subject to a review of the school's budget
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8.30-3.30pm), term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks)
Application Closing Date: Friday 14th March 2025 (12 noon)
Interview date: 20th March 2025
The Role:
Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to supporting children’s learning in a diverse and nurturing environment? Do you believe in developing the whole child to achieve positive outcomes? Would you like to be part of a caring and highly motivated team dedicated to meeting individual needs and helping children reach their full potential?
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is confident, enthusiastic, and proactive, with experience or training in supporting children with additional needs.
This role is ideal for candidates who are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences for children. The successful applicant will be adaptable, supportive, and able to use their initiative to develop activities that promote independence and social skills. A passion for professional development is essential, as we value individuals who seek opportunities to enhance their knowledge and expertise.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are key, as you will work closely with class teachers and parents to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please refer to the candidate information pack, under "supporting documents" for more information about the role.
Fluency Duty
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The Trust and School
Mangotsfield CofE Primary School is proud to be part of The Leaf Trust, a family of 14 schools dedicated to providing exceptional learning environments. As a leading Primary and Early Years Trust in the South-West, we prioritise educational excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
Our vision, "Preparing for a positive future, achieved through faith," guides everything we do. With 21 classes and 630 children, we foster an inclusive and welcoming school culture rooted in our core Christian values. Our strong partnership with St. James Church and the Bristol Diocese strengthens our ethos, providing meaningful opportunities for reflection, community engagement, and personal growth.
Our evidence-informed teaching approach ensures a broad and enriching curriculum that inspires curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. We are committed to nurturing the whole child—academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually—so that every pupil flourishes. Our values of respect, kindness, and responsibility are at the heart of our school community.
We can offer you:
- A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff team, who exude positivity and are good humoured.
- Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to staff development and offer excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored to your needs. In addition to CPD, staff can take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities, providing practical experience and personal growth.
- Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 13 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
- Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise staff wellbeing with annual surveys, Wellbeing Committees, a dedicated staff wellbeing day, and a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff, providing financial security for your future. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling you to save money on commuting expenses, and our discount retail platform, helping you save money on various purchases.
We invite you to browse our respective websites for more information about our School and Trust:
📝 How to Apply
All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit a Leaf Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
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