2 x Teaching Assistants

St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 16,831

2 x Teaching Assistants job summary

2 x Level 2 Teaching Assistants

 

St Matthew’s Primary and Nursery Academy, Derriford  

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: Post 1 – 30 hour per week. Post 2 - 32.5 hour per week

Salary: Post 1 – Grade SC2 NJC points 3 Actual Salary £16,831 (FTE £24,027)

             Post 2 – Grade SC2 NJC points 3 Actual Salary £18,234 (FTE £24,027)

Term Time only: 39 weeks per annum

Annual Leave: Taken outside of term time and paid pro-rata throughout the year (no annual leave to be taken during term time)

Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme

Deadline for application: 12pm on 30^th January 2025

Start: ASAP

Interview Date: 4^th February 2025

 

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual is encouraged to shine? If so, we want you to join our team at St Matthew’s Primary and Nursery Academy, part of the thriving St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust!

At St Matthew’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing, vibrant, and inclusive community where ‘letting your light shine’ is at the heart of everything we do. Our modern, spacious, and well-equipped school is home to over 450 enthusiastic learners and a team of dedicated, caring professionals who are committed to unlocking every child’s potential.

 

We are on the lookout for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to:

• Provide vital classroom support and contribute to an engaging learning environment.
• Offer 1:1 assistance to pupils, empowering them to overcome challenges and achieve their best.
• Support teachers in delivering outstanding lessons and creating positive outcomes.
• Help maintain a happy and safe playground during break and lunch times.

 

We’re seeking someone who:

• Brings patience, calmness, and positivity to every situation.
• Is passionate about helping young people flourish and reach their full potential.
• Ideally has prior experience working with children and can communicate effectively with both children and adults.

 

 

To arrange a tour of the school please contact the school on 01752 395969 or via email on SMPA.office@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 12pm on Thursday 30^th January 2025 Interviews will be held on the 4^th February 2025.

To apply for this role please click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of this advert. Please state in your personal statement your preference of hours 30 hours per week or 32.5 hours per week.

 

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

 

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

 

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

 

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

 

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 484 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy website (opens in new tab)
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