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1 : 1 Teaching Assistant

Queen's Crescent School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0QT

This job expired on 9 February 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 January 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: 28.75 hours per week, 8.45amam – 12.00pm and 12.30-3.00pm Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD Days).
• Contract type: Fixed term - The appointment will be fixed-term due to funding for a named child and the contract will end when he/she leaves Queen’s Crescent School or no longer needs support.
• Full-time equivalent salary: D4-D6 £21,189 - £21,968 pro rata
• Actual salary: Actual salary £13,767 - £14,273 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Duties will include:

• Supporting a pupil learning 1:1 work. The exact tasks will depend on the learning support needs of the pupil.
• 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.

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.

What the school offers its staff

Queen’s Crescent School is a two-form entry primary school, based in Chippenham with over 400 pupils on roll across 14 classes. In 2014 the school became a single academy trust and subsequently joined Pickwick Academy Trust in 2017 as one of the four founding schools.Queen’s Crescent is a vibrant school and our energetic, caring and positive staff are committed to providing the best primary education for all of our children. Children learn best when they feel happy and safe, so we aim to provide a nurturing environment that allows children to succeed but also feel safe to make mistakes along the way. In such an atmosphere, we believe that every child can achieve his or her full potential, irrespective of ability or background. Our curriculum is broad and balanced, delivered by means of stimulating learning enquiries that build on prior knowledge and skills, preparing each individual for the next phase of their education and life beyond school. We are currently investing significantly in our IT infrastructure and technology to support the delivery of the curriculum enabling our teachers to teach in new and dynamic ways which in turn results in fantastic outcomes for our children.

Further details about the role

Interested candidates are required to complete and return an application form by 12pm on Thursday 9th February 2023.

Please download an application form and information pack from our website www.queenscrescent.wilts.sch.uk. Please return your completed application form to Recruitment@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk

Interviews will be conducted on Friday 24th February 2023.

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Pickwick Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements.

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 Queen's Crescent School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 405 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Queen's Crescent School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: Recruitment@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-s-crescent-school (opens in new tab)

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