Job details

Job role: View all Teaching assistantjobs
Key stage: Key stage 1
Working pattern: View all Part timejobs - 33.5 hours per week (8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday, which includes 30 minutes during the lunch period, plus one additional hour CPD each week to be agreed with the Headteacher)
Contract type: Fixed term - Specific purpose to work alongside a YR2 pupil. Contract will end when the child leaves the school or no longer needs support
Full-time equivalent salary: £21,189 - £21,575
Actual salary: £16,703 - £17,008
Pay scale: BG5, spinal points 4-5

What skills and experience we're looking for

To be able to build relationships with the children and colleagues within the school and community
To work with a range of outside agencies

To follow direction from the class teacher
To be proactive in adapting resources and activities
To complete relevant training where needed
To be able to work as part of a team, with excellent communication skills, a sense of humour and the ability to share ideas and learn from each other
To have high expectations for children’s learning, behaviour and personal development

To carry out some administrative tasks such as photocopying and laminating

What the school offers its staff

An innovative, well-structured curriculum
Friendly and supportive staff across the Multi Academy Trust
Well behaved children with a thirst to learn
A well-organised programme of CPD
Access to extensive medical and wellbeing services
A comprehensive induction, upon appointment

Commitment to safeguarding

Waycroft Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  Therefore, the successful candidate is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.  Other pre-employment checks are also required which include an identity check, fitness to work, prohibition check (where QTS is held), overseas checks (where relevant), right to work in the UK, disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 (where applicable), as well as verification of professional qualifications and references.