EYFS/LKS2 Teaching Assistant -Thornaby Church of England Primary School (Dales Academy Trust)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
08/10/2024
Advert End Date:
23/10/2024 12:00
Salary:
Actual Salary is £15,163 to £15,674.52
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Stockton-On-Tees
Further Information
NJS Grade D 4-6 Teaching Assistant
Required asap
Thornaby Church of England Primary School
NOR 320 + 52 place nursery
The Head Teacher and Governors of Thornaby Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teaching assistant.
Post: EYFS/LKS2 Teaching Assistant
Grade/Band:
NJS Grade D (4-6) (Actual wage: £11.98 -12.33 per hour)
Actual Salary is £15,163 to £15,674.52
Vacancy Hours:
28 hours per week: (hours divided equally over 5 days: Monday – Friday)
Contract Type:
Fixed Term till 31.8.2025, Term Time Only + PD days(5) Weekend Working N/A
Application Closing Date:
Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024
Venue for Interview: Thornaby Church of England School
Start date: ASAP
Advert details:
Thornaby Church of England Primary promotes the highest standards for all of our children. The Head Teacher and Governors wish to appoint a motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils in EYFS/ LKS2. The successful candidate will be required to support individual pupils in EYFS and with learning and intervention in Lower Key Stage 2. Experience of working within EYFS would be an advantage, as would managing children with special educational need. We are looking for a good team player who is able to work well as part of a supportive staff, as well as having an ability to foster excellent working relationships with children. Our school environment is a very caring, nurturing one and we value and celebrate the achievements of every child. We take pride in our church school ethos.
The successful candidate will:
•Be a team player who is committed to the aims and ethos of our school
•Have successful experience of supporting learning in a primary school
•Be enthusiastic about working with young children, and able to relate well to staff, parents and children
•Have a good understanding of phonics
•Have excellent written and oral communication skills
•Be flexible and confident in supporting children’s learning
•Be confident to lead intervention work with EYFS pupils
•Have a positive, consistent approach to behaviour management
•Be able to work under supervision and also use their own initiative
What we can offer:
•Happy and welcoming pupils, staff, governors and parents
•Pupils with good behaviour and a thirst for knowledge
•A warm, supportive environment in which to work, learn and develop
•Opportunity to work in collaboration with other schools and be part of
the establishment of the Dales Academies Trust
•A chance to be part of a caring, Christian environment with exciting
visions for the future
The successful candidate will become part of a team that is enthusiastically driving the schools forward and building upon their achievements and strengths. We are a warm, inclusive family school with a strong Christian ethos, a sense of community and a commitment to excellence for all children in our care. We aim to ensure that our children feel safe, happy and achieve their potential as a unique individual and as a learner. Christian values are at the heart of all that we do.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school is also committed to safer recruitment procedures. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
We welcome visitors to our school and would really like to meet you prior to your application. If you would like to request an application pack or arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office and speak to Mrs Pawass or email admin@thornaby.dalesmat.org.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Application forms and further details are available from the school office on admin@thornaby.dalesmat.org and should be returned to the school by email by 23rd October 2024
Interviews will take place on: 6th November 2024