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1: 1 Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

Ivy Lane Primary School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HE

This job expired on 18 April 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
  • 1 :1 TA: 27.5 hours per week, 8.30am-12.00noon and 1.00-3.00pm, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD days). MDSA: 2.5 hours per week, 12.00noon-12.30pm, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD days).
• Contract type: Fixed term - Open ended and will cease when child leaves
• Actual salary: TA: D4-D6, £21,189 - £21,968 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £13,168 -£13,653 per annum), depending on experience. MDSA:B2, £20,441 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £1155 per annum), depending on experience.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Duties will include:

• Supporting pupils learning, either in groups or through 1:1 work. The exact tasks will depend on the learning support needs of the pupil/s
• Supporting pupils self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development
• Provide physical/personal care to pupils where required
• Supporting the Teacher/s
• Supporting the curriculum - Support the delivery of the English and Mathematics curriculum along with other aspects of both the National Curriculum and the enhanced curriculum offered by the school.
• Support the school e.g. assisting with setting up, storing and retrieving and general maintenance of classroom equipment and teaching aids.

As an MDSA you will be a person who can build up happy and caring relationships with children and supervise them at lunchtime (training will be given).

We are keen to hear from individuals who are patient, calm, organised and adaptable. Being able to work as part of a team is essential, as well as being able to use your own initiative. A positive outlook and a sense of humour is essential.

Duties will include the supervision of pupils, either in the lunch hall or other areas in the school, whilst they are eating lunch or taking part in lunchtime activities. Associated duties will include clearing and cleaning of dining hall and equipment including light manual handling

What the school offers its staff

Ivy Lane School is a two-form entry Primary School in the centre of Chippenham, Wiltshire and is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust. We believe in ‘Learning for Life’, aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successful beyond their primary years and a life-long appetite for learning. The school community really is a special place to learn. Our recent Ofsted Jan 2022 recognised this; ‘Teamwork is central to the work at Ivy Lane to ensure pupils are educated and nurtured well.’

Our school values of ‘Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves’ underpin our ethos. We place a huge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest Schools Provision. We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional support for our children.

Further details about the role

Interested candidates are required to apply by 12.00noon on Tuesday 18th April 2023

Interviews will be conducted on Monday 3rd May 2023

To apply, please go to the vacancy section on our website www.ivylane.wilts.sch.uk (this is shown under “News & Events, Vacancies”) or alternatively use the following link https://www.mynewterm.com/jobs/144705/EDV-2023-ILPS-94900

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.

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About Ivy Lane Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 442 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ivy Lane Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: Recruitment@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01249 652556
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ivy-lane-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Ivy Lane Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk.

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