Teaching Assistant – Grade 3, SCP 3-5 (£24,027- £24,790 pro rata, actual salary £11,184)
30 hours per week
8:30am – 3:30pm (including a 1 hour unpaid lunch break)
Specific purpose to support pupils in nursery with an EHCP
Fixed-term until 31/08/2025 initially (or when the pupils leave the school)
Term-time only (190days per year)
To start as soon as possible
We are looking for a dynamic, committed and innovative individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant. The role will initially be based in nursery and our SEND classroom and will involve working with pupils who have an Education and Health Care Plan.
We have a very committed team of staff, who work in the best interests of all pupils. Our inclusive ethos has meant that we have a significantly higher proportion of pupils with very complex needs, so a willingness to support the individual needs of all children is essential.
If you are ready for a challenge, have a positive outlook and want to develop your understanding and skills in a supportive Trust, then we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidates will:
- Have experience of working in a primary or nursery setting
- Be a team player, willing to go above and beyond for our children
- Have excellent interpersonal skills
- Be understanding and have empathy with children
- Have a passion to work with vulnerable children and be flexible to meet their needs
We can offer:
- Delightful children who love being in school
- Hard-working, motivated and knowledgeable staff, who work together in the best interests of children
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across our schools
- Investment in your development, through targeted CPD
HCAT
We are a family of successful schools who have a simple aspiration, to deliver an outstanding education for all with ‘children first’. Grasp the opportunity to join us. We are a vibrant, dynamic learning community that thrives on challenge and are determined to make a difference to the children in our care.
In return, we offer; a supportive and welcoming environment where talents are valued. We are a successful and well led setting who are committed to ongoing staff development.
Closing Date: Thursday 9th January 2025 @ 12noon
Interviews: Wednesday 15th January 2025
If you would like to discuss the post further, or to arrange a visit to our school please contact Mrs S Smith, Office Manager on 0 1 4 8 2 8 2 5 2 0 7.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and barring service check.
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online checks (including social media) may be carried out by the Trust, as part of our shortlisting process.