Kingsway Community Primary School
Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
28.75 hours per week, (8.45am – 3.30pm) Monday to Friday, term time plus one week (39 weeks) permanent
Warwickshire Scale F Spine points 6-11 (£25,183.00 - £27,269.00 FTE) (Actual £16,981.00 - £18,387.00)
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (level 2). Joining at a great time under new leadership, our welcoming, caring Warwickshire school is committed to ensuring that children are safe and happy, that relationships are strong, respect is embedded and there is a commitment to excellence.
As a valued member of our staff you will be instrumental in supporting our class teachers to achieve exceptionally high standards in learning and safeguarding.
The successful candidate will be a team player, have high expectations and a commitment to raising standards of attainment.
Assisting the class teacher within the classroom as well as taking small groups of children or 1:1 and supporting them.
For this role, you will need to:
* Have previous experience of working with primary-aged children within a school setting, preferably KS1 or KS2.
* Have confidence in dealing with pupils with different abilities and additional needs.
* Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Know how to build relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
* Be good at working as part of a wider team.
* Demonstrate some understanding of The National Curriculum.
* Have up-to-date knowledge of assessing children.
* Be able to work on your own with groups of children, directing and adapting learning according to the needs and expected outcomes.
* Have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding children.
* Be adaptable, flexible, and resilient to the day-to-day rigors of school life.
We can offer you:
* The chance to be part of outstanding colleagues.
* High-quality professional development including thorough safeguarding training and our Institute of Education as part of the Community Academies Trust.
* An opportunity to get to know children who are keen to learn and their families who generally love life and learning.
* A caring workplace where we value you and your welfare.
Shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching a small group of children at Kingsway Primary as part of the interview process.
Kingsway Community Primary School is part of the Community Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with the express purpose of transforming schools in community hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.
If this role is of interest to you and you can contribute to our future success, please complete an application via MNT.
Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion, please contact Joe Shepherd (Headteacher) on 01926 426896 or email taj.f@kingswayprimaryschool.org.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 10th February 2025
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 13th February 2025
Start date: As soon as possible.
The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: Community Academies Trust.
Online Search
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education 2024. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flow from Community Academies Trust vision and values.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6
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