The Local Academy Council of Boney Hay Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant – Permanent Post Grade 4 SCP 5 £23,500 per annum FTE (£17,925 Pro Rata) 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:45am to 3:45pm) Boney Hay Primary Academy is part of the Staffordshire University Academy Trust. Boney Hay is a happy, caring place with dedicated and enthusiastic staff and approximately 175 super children. The school is situated next to the open area of Gentleshaw Common and is very close to Cannock Chase, an area of outstanding natural beauty. We value every member of our team and enjoy a warm, friendly atmosphere. We are all committed to providing the very best for our children and you would play an integral role in our vision. We are currently recruiting for a TA with experience and a passion for supporting pupils with SEND Needs. The successful candidate will primarily support pupils with specific SEND Needs, working on a one to one/small group basis and/or in a classroom setting. If you are a child-centred, hard-working professional, committed to working as part of a team, we would welcome your application. We are looking for people who: Have experience of supporting children in primary education Are friendly, approachable, pro-active and collaborative Believe in the inclusion for all and is able to implement strategies to support children with SEND Use positive behaviour management strategies and motivate children to learn and enjoy school Have numeracy and literacy skills of a high standard Are able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community The ability to use their initiative and be flexible A desire to play a full part in the life of the school and the local community A positive outlook with a sense of humour and a ‘can do’ attitude In return, we can offer you a supportive and positive working environment, children who love our school and extensive opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible and this is a permanent post. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01543 227555 or by email officeboneyhay.staffs.sch.uk. Return applications should be sent direct to the school via email marked ‘Job application - TA’ to officeboneyhay.staffs.sch.uk. Closing date: 9:00am on Wednesday 16 th October 2024 Shortlisting – Wednesday 16 th October 2024 Interview/Recruitment date – Friday 18 th October 2024 Boney Hay Primary Academy School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here: https://www.boneyhayschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Safeguarding-policy-2023-24-BHPA.pdf If we consider that you might be suitable for other roles in the future, we will keep your details so we can contact you about these other roles. If you do not want us to keep your details for this purpose, please e-mail officesuatrust.co.uk or let us know at any stage of the recruitment process. For more information, please read our SUAT Privacy Notice – Job Applicants. To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide