Salary: NJC Grade C - £24,790 - £25,584 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
This is a great opportunity to join our highly skilled and dedicated team. Our school vision statement of ‘Being the best we can be for ourselves, for others and for God’s world’ is woven through all aspects of school life, where opportunities for children are maximised, staff well-being is prioritised and nurturing relationships provide a safe space within which to learn and grow.
We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to initially work within lower Key Stage Two, who is passionate about learning and understands the importance that relationships play in creating a safe, secure and inspirational learning environment, where children can thrive both academically and socially.
You will:
* Have experience of working with children or demonstrate an eagerness to learn the necessary skills
* Be able to build effective relationships with children, parents and colleagues
* Be able to enthuse, challenge and champion children to be the best they can be
* Be passionate about enabling every child to grow spiritually, morally, emotionally, physically and intellectually
* Be able to follow instructions and reinforce routines
* Contribute to the Christian ethos and the wider life of our school
* Be motivated, organised and a good team player who will add strength to our team
In return we will offer:
* Delightful, happy children who enjoy school and thrive under our care
* An enthusiastic and experienced staff team who work collaboratively in the best interests of our children and their families
* Professional development opportunities around curriculum development, behaviour and special educational needs
* A school rooted in core Christian values which we strive to uphold through all aspects of our work
Tours of the school are encouraged. Please contact us to arrange a tour by email on stmartins@ventrus.org.uk or call 01404 515409.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 12th February 2025, interviews will be held on Tuesday 25th February 2025.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.
Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available here.
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