The Role

Part Time Teaching Assistant Key Stage 2 - Thelwall Community Primary - 21.25 hours Fixed Term 1 Year

Required - September 2024

The school is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic teaching assistant who is able to support teaching and learning throughout the whole key stage and is willing to take part in the life of the school.

The successful applicant will be working with children either in small groups or on a one to one basis. This role is part time but with the potential for additional hours. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of working with children and young people with SEN. The role will also involve supporting children out of the classroom, as well as supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. The post also includes pastoral care duties including lunchtime pupil support.

We can offer you:

• well behaved and friendly children
• highly committed, enthusiastic, caring and professional staff
• friendly, positive and supportive relationships within the school

Applications are invited from enthusiastic candidates who:

• can work alongside teachers and other support staff to support and develop the literacy and numeracy skills of pupils
• have an ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with the pupils, parents and staff
• have experience of working with children with specific needs
• are able to work as part of a team
• demonstrate strong behaviour management skills
• conform to school policies and procedures – safeguarding, welfare, health and safety and data protection
• undergo any training required in order to perform relevant duties efficiently
• support the teaching of a curriculum that allows pupils to achieve and make progress
• be a patient and understanding supporter to vulnerable pupils

How To Apply

Application forms are available from the school or on the school website. Written applications should be returned to the Business Manager at the school address or emailed to school.

Please visit the school website for further information and to view the job description and person specification.

Please Note: In the interests of economy, the receipt of an application will not be acknowledged. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

All appropriate safeguarding and attendance at work checks will be requested. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be asked to produce original certificates for all education qualifications stated in the application form prior to the appointment being confirmed. References will be required, and the appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Further information is available from www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs. It would greatly assist this process if you were able to supply e-mail addresses for all referees.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday 10 July 2024

Key Information

Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-7 pro rata £13,772 - £13,952

Contract Type: Fixed Term 1 year

Hours: Mornings only (9:00am – 1:15pm) – 21.25 hours per week (further hours may be available)