Contract Type: Fixed Term Working Hours: Part Time, 21 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday Number of Positions: 1 Qualifications Required: TA2 or degree or relevant experience Actual Salary: £12,595 to £12,997 per annum Acacias is a good school with a very supportive staff team who have high expectations for themselves, their colleagues and their pupils. We are looking for excellent teaching assistants to join our Teaching Assistant team initially based in KS1 Th i s role would be particularly suitable for a graduate looking to gain experience prior to starting teacher training or a newly qualified teacher. About the Candidate The successful candidate will have: Experience of working with children Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification (or degree or relevant experience) Excellent numeracy and literacy skills Good communication skills and the ability to relate to people Applications from graduates without a teaching assistant qualification are encouraged. We can offer: Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn An enthusiastic and committed staff A leadership team committed to continuous school improvement A commitment to your continuing professional development About Us To apply for this role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected] If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation