Name of School: St John s CE Primary, Radcliffe Post Title: KS2 Teaching Assistant Working Hours: 25 hours permanent Grade: Grade 6 Required From: January 2025 The Sycamore Church of England Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective KS2 Teaching Assistant who displays a passion for learning, creativity and a commitment to developing the potential of every child through truly inclusive practices. Responsible for supporting the class teacher with the needs of all learners, the candidate will have experience of working within the primary classroom. We are looking for someone who has: Experience of working within a primary school. Excellent skills in strategies to communicate with children. Commitment, flexibility and enthusiasm. The ability to work as part of a strong team. Fully embraces the values of our Trust and the opportunities that working within a Trust offers. In return we can offer: Children who love learning. Opportunities to work collaboratively with our Trust Leaders and our partner schools. This includes Trust wide opportunities to develop skills, experience, and professional development. An exciting, forward-thinking Trust with a hard-working team of talented and enthusiastic staff and trustees who are committed to providing the best for the children in our care. A trust committed to your continuing professional and personal development. All employees will have access to an extensive CPD library to support your current and future career aspirations. A Trust committed to the wellbeing of our staff with access to a full range of confidentially offered wellbeing services including counselling, free flu jabs, online GP appointments and physiotherapy. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Mrs D Ellithorn on 0161 7231078 or email the school office on stjohnsthesycamoretrust.co.uk All application forms should be emailed to recruitmentthesycamoretrust.co.uk, or delivered to the school by Thursday 28th November 2024 You will be notified on Monday 2nd December 2024 if you have been shortlisted for interview. Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th December 2024.