We are looking to recruit a part time Teaching Assistant (TA) and Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA). The TA post will be for 21.5 hours a week and the MDSA post is from 12 noon to 1pm daily during term time, excluding staff development days. The start date will be Monday 24th February 2025. This post is a fixed term contract until August 2025.
As a TA you will support:
• the delivery of the English and Mathematics curriculum,
• children in class as well as working with small groups and individuals
• children to develop their self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development
• the physical/personal care of pupils where required
• the teacher/s
As an MDSA your duties will include: • supervising pupils while they are eating lunch or enjoying their lunch time play.
• associated duties such as clearing and cleaning of lunch areas, including light manual handling.
We will provide all of the training needed for the role. We are keen to hear from individuals who are patient, calm, organised and adaptable. Being positive, able to work as part of a team and being able to use your own initiative is essential. Situated in beautiful countryside, we are a happy and caring school in a vibrant village community. We have strongly supportive parents, governors and staff dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment. Our children love to learn and have a positive attitude to all aspects of school life.. We value first hand learning experiences, trips and residential visits and provide many opportunities for our children to flourish, especially in music, drama and sport.
The school is housed in a listed building which has under gone considerable refurbishment over the last few years to make it a light, modern and attractive learning environment. The children care deeply about the environment. Our beautiful school garden is at the heart of our school: used as a place of relaxation, learning and play. Closing date: Friday 17th January 2025
Shortlisting by: Monday 20th January 2025
Interview dates: Thursday 23rd January 2025
Box Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020