Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart timeContract typeFixed termFull-time equivalent salary£23,114.00 - £23,500.00 Annually (FTE)Actual Gross per annum £16,744 - £17,024Teaching Assistant job summary Teaching Assistant at Waulud Primary School Salary: L2 (£23,114 - £23,500 FTE) Actual £16,744 - £17,024Job type: Fixed TermWeeks per year: 38 weeks plus 5 training days Working Pattern: 08:30am - 15:30pm (Monday to Friday) Hours of work: 31.75 hours per week. Part time hours would be consideredThe Teaching Assistant will be employed to support pupils and staff through the provision of general assistance in the classroom and the school, or to support a child with specific needs (e.g. behavioural difficulties/ or English as an additional language).This post will also include supervising pupils during the midday break, therefore a degree of flexibility in the pattern of the working day will be needed to cover.About UsWaulud Primary School is a very friendly, welcoming and hardworking school where the enthusiastic and positive attitude of all staff make it a great place to work.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated team. Waulud Primary School is a "GOOD" school and has high aspirations for all pupils and staff and provides a "nurturing and caring environment".About youWe wish to appoint someone who:Ideally have previous experience working within a school environmentExcellent communication skills and able to converse with both children and parents (fluent in English)Knowledge of Safeguarding in a school environmentBasic numeracy and literacy to support learning needs of pupilsAble to work as part of a teamAble to contribute to the support of children in all personal areas of developmentWilling and able to undertake training and development as and when requiredWe will offer youA vibrant, happy schoolA strong & supportive Leadership Team and enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated staffExcellent professional developmentA welcoming environmentWell behaved pupils with a desire to learnExtensive Staff Wellbeing PackageWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found If you are interested, please apply at: www.mynewterm.com or you can collect an application form, job description and personal specification from the school office.Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).Please call 01582 593469 or email hr@wauludprimary.co.uk to make an appointment to visit the school.Closing date: Midday Monday 30th September 2024Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.