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[220523A] Riggs Teaching Assistant

Malmesbury Park Primary School, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU

This job expired on 29 June 2022 – see similar jobs

Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
29 June 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 May 2022

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3, Point 4 – 6, £19,264 - £20,043 per annum; pro rata for part time contract
Actual salary: Grade 3, Point 4 – 6, £14,668 - £15,262

[220523A] Riggs Teaching Assistant job summary

Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Riggs Unit) to join the School in September 2022. Post: Riggs Teaching Assistant Location: Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LU FTE Salary Range: Grade 3, Point 4 – 6, £19,264 - £20,043 per annum; pro rata for part time contract Actual Salary Range: Grade 3, Point 4 – 6, £14,668 - £15,262 Contract Type: Permanent; term-time. Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday About the role As a member of teaching support staff at Malmesbury Park Primary School, you’ll be working in a team of like-minded individuals who all want the best for the learners in our school. Riggs is a resource provision comprising two teaching bases, one of which is a new, purpose-built classroom, sensory room and extensive resources. Riggs provides support for 12 children with social and communication difficulties who are also on the Autistic Spectrum. You will work closely with and be supported by the Riggs Unit Manger and 8 other experienced teaching assistants. You’ll be supporting the Riggs class teacher to plan for, support and assess, the children in the Riggs class, ensuring they are making good (or better) progress in their learning. You’ll make sure our children uphold our high standards of behaviour, and provide tailored support to children who need it. About the successful candidate The ideal candidate will be hard working, friendly and outgoing. They will have an enthusi-asm for working with children. They will have experience and a talent for engaging with complex children, encouraging social interaction, developing independence, self esteem and encouraging all individuals to achieve their goals. About the Trust Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 14 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence. Next Steps If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by emailing Tess Lipscombe: office@malmesburypark.bournemouth.sch.uk or calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org. Closing date: for applications is Wednesday 29th June 2022 Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Tuesday 12th July 2022 To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form which can be found on the Tes Website click ‘quick apply’ on the advert or access by following link below: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/-220523a-riggs-teaching-assistant-bournemouth-1646391 Opportunities and Benefits We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting. Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.

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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