1:1 TA

Holywell CofE Primary School, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4TF

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 January 2025

• Closing date

  6 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 3.15 - Half hour break 31.25 hours
• Contract type: Fixed term - Named Child
• Pay scale: Level 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths

• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting

• Experience working with children / young people with special educational needs (SEN)

• Experience planning and delivering learning activities

Skills and knowledge

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults Skills and expertise in

understanding the needs of pupils

Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs

Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in

supporting teachers and pupils

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team and to be flexible in their approach to daily routines

Active listening skills

The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children Good ICT skills, particularly

using ICT to support learning.

Personal qualities

Enjoyment of working with children

Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils

A commitment to getting the best outcomes for pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the

school

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing

and equality

Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference

Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Wonderful children who want to learn
• A great team of supportive, caring and enthusiastic staff
• A welcoming, friendly and fun atmosphere

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@holywell.cambs.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification 1 to 1 TA.pdf - 299 KB (opens in new tab)

About Holywell CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Holywell CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: head@holywell.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01480 462007
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holywell-cofe-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Holywell CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@holywell.cambs.sch.uk.

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