Teaching Assistant Level 2 x 2
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
25/10/2024
Advert End Date:
15/11/2024 12:00
Salary:
£24,404 - £24,790 per annum pro rata Actual salary: £17,520 - £17,797 per annum
Hours per week:
31.25 Hours Per Week Term Time Only plus 3 training days.
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Lemington Riverside Primary School, Rokeby Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8RR
Further Information
This is a Foundation School which is part of a Trust; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.
Lemington Riverside Primary School
Rokeby Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8RR
Initially fixed term until 24 October 2025
Due to the continued growth of our school and 55% of the school population having an identified SEND need, the Governors of Lemington Riverside Primary School wish to appoint two Teaching Assistants (Level 2, N3), on, initially, a fixed-term basis from 2 December 2024 until 24 October 2025.
This post is suitable for passionate and committed individuals who can demonstrate that they can support an inclusive education for every child at Lemington Riverside. We are looking for candidates who either already have a relevant teaching assistant qualification or are working towards a relevant qualification. We are looking for ambitious and meticulous team members who will go the extra mile for the benefit of the school community. The successful candidates will need to be able to work across the primary-age range, as required, by the needs of the school.
The appointed teaching assistants will benefit from the support of a strong leadership team, a strong and dedicated staff team, an experienced governing body and a supportive community.
The successful candidates will lead by example, setting high standards for themselves, the school and others. They will be competent at supporting and managing pupils, often with complex needs and a variety of abilities. They must be able to think creatively and problem solve. They will have a positive outlook and will be excited at the prospect of joining a fully inclusive, community focused primary school. A high level of resilience is essential for this post.
The successful candidates will:
• work successfully across the primary age range supporting a wide variety of pupils
• be motivated, committed and proactive in the face of challenge
• be organised, highly efficient and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• be committed to working with pupils with a wide range of additional needs.
• be able to adapt practices and procedures in order to ensure best outcomes for pupils
• support the vision and ethos of the school
• have a mature and professional attitude that is always child-focused.
The role is 31.25 hours per week. This will be working the hours of 8:45am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday, term-time only. There is an opportunity for overtime working in the wrap-around care provision for the school.
We value your wellbeing. All staff are at our school receive a unique wellbeing offer that includes:
- 3 fully paid ‘wellbeing’ days per year during term-time.
- ‘Friday Flyer’ where staff leave early on a Friday on a rota basis to enjoy an extended weekend.
Additional information: Application packs can be downloaded from the school website. Completed applications should be sent electronically (or on paper) for the attention of Mr. C Heeley, Head Teacher, via email admin@lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk or to the school address marked FAO Mr. C Heeley.
Closing date for applications is Friday 15 November 2024, at 12 noon. Shortlisting will take place that afternoon & short-listed candidates informed via email. Interviews will be held on the morning of Tuesday 19 November 2024.
Lemington Riverside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, pre-interview references and an enhanced DBS check. Online checks will also be completed for all short-listed candidates as part of our safer recruitment procedures.