We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work 21.25 hours /week ((mornings 8.45am – 1pm, including lunchtime cover, each day). The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, positive and reflective practitioner, with a passion for teaching and learning - someone who enjoys working as part of a team to encourage all children to be the best they can be.
If you choose to join the Leighterton team, we can offer:
- Friendly, enthusiastic, well-behaved children
- A happy school with a great team of staff
- Supportive parents, colleagues, leaders, local governors and Trust leaders
- A positive ethos underpinned by shared values
- A beautiful setting with spacious indoor and outdoor areas
- Employee assistance programme
- Nationally negotiated cost of living pay
- Automatic enrolment to the teacher or local government pension schemes
- Cycle to Work scheme
- The opportunity to work collaboratively within The Athelstan Trust
The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to consider any reasonable adjustments you require so please ask us during your interview.
Safeguarding Statement:
Leighterton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.