Teaching Assistant (TA2) - 27.5 hours
Fixed Term to support in Year One until 21st July 2025
27.5 hours a week Monday to Friday
The post holder will be required to work from 8.45 till 15.15
Salary Scale: TA2 Band F (7-11) – Pro-rata £16,283 - £17,355
Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Monday 24th February 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 26th February 2025
The Role
St Nicholas C of E Primary School is seeking to employ a part-time Teaching Assistant to join its enthusiastic and dedicated team in Year 1. The individual taking on this role will need to be highly motivated, calm, patient and able to adapt quickly to different situations.
Key Requirements
• Hold a recognised and relevant NVQ level 2 qualification and have undertaken other appropriate training (preferably leading to national standards at NVQ level 3) or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, experience and skills.
• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at grades A-C.
• Have good communication and listening skills and be able to present information verbally and in writing to others.
• Have experience of TA work.
• Understand special educational needs and have previous experience working with children with additional needs and/or pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in a primary school.
• Have attended further training on aspects of the curriculum or areas of specific special need.
• Have good level of knowledge and understanding of at least one area of learning (e.g. English, maths, science).
• Understand school’s policies and how they relate to local and national frameworks/policies (e.g. child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, SEN).
• Can use ICT effectively to support learning and use other technology equipment.
• Can plan own work when required.
• Can transfer theory/training into practice.
• Can solve problems and can exercise initiative and independent action.
• Is pro-active in offering ideas.
In return we offer:
* A friendly, hardworking staff team who enjoy collaborating with each other and sharing expertise and a supportive governing body.
* A wide range of CPD opportunities with the potential of opportunities across the MAT.
* A supportive community of great pupils and families.
Additional Information
St Nicholas C of E Primary School is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), identity and right to work checks. Shortlisted applicants will be subject to online checks and references.
How to Apply
Please ensure that your application is submitted on the Arden Forest MAT application form for support staff by 10.00am on Monday 24th February 2025. Interviews will be on Wednesday 26th February 2025.
Applications can be emailed to Liz Skan, Office Manager at admin3595@welearn365.com. Details of the interview process will be presented to the successful applicants. We endeavour to reply to all applicants. However, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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