Salary: £23,151.48 pro rata Grade: B1.4-6 Contract: Permanent Hours: 15 hours 50 minutes per week Location: Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School, Linton Road, Collingham LS22 5BS Collingham is a thriving village school serving its local community. We have a highly performing team, who are committed to the school's caring and Christian ethos. Staff work together to create a successful, secure, happy, purposeful and stimulating environment where all children feel respected and valued. We are looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant, to join our happy and supportive workforce. The successful candidate will support delivery of excellent teaching and learning throughout the Key Stage 2. The role will involve coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis; accompanying groups on trips; supporting assessment; evidencing learning; and working with teachers to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources. The ideal candidate will be: • An experienced teaching assistant in a primary school setting. • A person who can enhance and develop the interaction, communication and educational needs of the pupils. • An integral part of the Key Stage 2 team and report to the class teacher about pupil, progress, achievements and problems. • A person who will promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. • A good communicator and have the ability to establish good relationships within the school staff team. • Maintain a safe and positive environment for all learners. • Be highly passionate in their work with good organisational skills. In return, we can offer: • A happy and thriving village school serving its local community. • Opportunities for personal and career development. • A school which actively promotes the wellbeing of staff. • A highly performing team of staff and governors who are committed to the school's caring and Christian ethos. • A team of dedicated professionals who work together to create a successful, secure, purposeful and stimulating workplace. • A child centered learning environment where all children feel respected and valued. • Free on-site parking. Key Documents: Application Form Job Description Key Dates: Closing date: 20/09/2024 Start Date: As soon as possible Ethos and Values Our Christian vision of 'We are family; All are welcome; You are loved' is at the core of everything we do. It underpins both our teaching and learning and our RESPECT Code and it provides an environment which prepares our children as confident, happy citizens. Our vision has been inspired by Colossians 3:14 where - above anything else - we strive to put on love "which binds everything together in perfect harmony". Vision Statement We are family All are welcome You are loved Through God's love, we create a happy and nurturing learning community. Valuing individuality and embracing equality, we welcome all with respect and compassion into a safe environment where everyone can flourish. With love and trust, we empower each child with the confidence to be everything they dreamed of - and more. Safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.Applicants are invited to email any enquiries to Mr Paul Cook, Headteacher at vacancies@collinghamschool.org Please visit the school website for full details of how to apply www.collinghamschool.com NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. 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