🍎📚 Join our Team as a part-time Teaching Assistant! 📚🍎
Start Date: As soon as possible thereafter
Salary: Grade 10, £25,992 - £27,269 FTE per annum; actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £16,616.41 - £17,432.78
Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2025, subject to staffing and budget review
Hours: 27.5 hours per week (8.45am – 3.15pm Monday – Friday) term time only including INSET days
Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am, Monday 17th March 2025
Interviews are scheduled to take place on: Friday 21st March 2025
The Role:
We are seeking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful.
We are looking for an individual who:
- Has good knowledge of the EYFS/KS1 curriculum
- Excellent communication skills, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s development
- Has determination and is a task finisher
- Is prepared to work as part of a team
- Is committed to ensuring the progress of every pupil
- Is ambitious and committed to their own professional development
- Has good interpersonal skills
- Is fun and have a good sense of humour
- Have good ICT capability
Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details about this 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, staff and other users and provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The School and Trust:
Hanham Primary Federation is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities.
We can offer you:
- A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated and hard-working staff team.
- Professional Growth: We are committed to staff development and offer excellent CPD opportunities. Staff can also take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, allowing for practical experience and personal growth.
- Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
- Employee Wellbeing: Our staff’s opinion matters to us, which is why we conduct an annual staff survey to ensure their voice is heard. Additionally, our Wellbeing Committees are here to support staff in the workplace. Support staff benefit from generous leave entitlement.
- Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and discount retail platform to help you save money on various purchases.
We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Hanham Primary Federation and The Leaf 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 an 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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The Leaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, suitability to work with children and young people will be assessed during the selection process. All appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, employment and reference checks, and an online search.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.