Job details
Job role
* Teaching assistant
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Working pattern
Part time
Contract type
Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
£17,333.00 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant job summary
Post Title: Teaching Assistant
School: Manor Community Primary School
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/08/2025
Contract Hours: 32hrs and 30 minutes per week
Working Pattern: 8.25 a.m. - 3.25 p.m. Monday to Friday Term time only (38 weeks per year) with 30 minute lunch break
Grade: Kent Range 3
Salary: £17,333 actual salary (£23,337 FTE)
Position start Date: As soon as possible
Advert Closing Date: 23rd February 2025 (Please note that the advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Are you passionate about enabling children to maximise their potential in their academic, social and personal achievements? If so, join us at Manor Community Primary School where the development of the whole child is at its heart - we are looking to appoint an EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant to work within our inclusive and supportive team.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant who is an innovative individual with high expectations of achievement and behaviour and has the skills to be an inspiring and excellent role model to our learners. The candidate should enjoy working in a team, taking responsibility, be able to work under direction but also use their initiative when required. Most of your work will be focussed on a small group of children. We would also like you to support our children for some of lunchtime.
You will benefit from opportunities for further professional development and career progression. The successful candidate will also have a strong commitment to inclusive principles and be committed to safeguarding children and young people.
Manor Community Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of all its pupils, you will therefore be subject to an enhanced disclosure process, along with two written reference requests, one from your most recent employer.
Manor Community Primary School
At Manor Community Primary School we firmly believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their full academic potential and understand that hard work and determination are the key to success in life.
Our ethos is that a happy child is a successful child, and we provide a safe, stimulating environment where all children thrive. Our unique curriculum creates learners who are motivated and resilient, whilst instilling a lifelong love of learning.
We work in close partnership with our parents to ensure we do all we can to promote and establish strong, respectful relationships that enhance the outcomes for all children and their families. All children have dreams and aspirations, and we work hard to guide them to be the best they can be.
Cygnus Academies Trust
Manor Community Primary School is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.
Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.
We offer:
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* 27 days Annual Leave (rising to 29 after 5 years' service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)
* Employee support services.
* Effective CPD opportunities
* Collaborative working with other schools
* Excellent ICT facilities
* Opportunities for flexible working
Safer Recruitment
Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview. Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory 'Enhanced with Barred List Check' through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.
Equal Opportunities
Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Additional Information:
* References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
* Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
* Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.
* Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children's Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
* The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.
* The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
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