[220607AR3] Teaching Assistant (Early Years)
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Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 December 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 December 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
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- 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 25th July 2023
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Grade C, Point 5 – 7, £21,575 - £22,369 pro-rata for part time contract
Actual salary
- £14,466.98 - £14,999.39 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated and well organised individual. We are looking for someone who has the following experience and qualities:
- Have at least Level 2 Teaching Assistant and/or Level 2 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent to these)
- Be able to display effective communication skills with both children and adults
- Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
- Be a fast and highly flexible thinker, being able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a ‘can-do’ attitude
- Experience of working with younger aged children and/or SEN children preferable
What the school offers its staff
Pilgrim is a friendly, caring and welcoming place, with children's learning, happiness and well-being at the heart of all we do. We understand that children will only get the best education when there are strong and respectful relationships between both pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. We are very proud of the positive relationships that exist at Pilgrim. Our aim is to develop confident young people who have high aspirations, a clear sense of themselves as learners and citizens, and who can contribute positively to their futures and those of others.
We can offer you a friendly, team approach to working in a supportive environment.
Further details about the role
Pilgrim Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team. This role is for a TA to be working in our Early Years Reception classes with children with SEN and emotional needs. The ideal candidate will be hard working, friendly and outgoing and will have a passion for supporting young children’s learning. They will be able to form positive and meaningful relationships with pupils and also enjoy working as part of a dynamic and flexible team.
Please note that this role is offered on a fixed-term basis due to the temporary nature of SEN funding to school but, if funding remains in place for longer, it has the potential to be extended.
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 Pilgrim Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 396 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Pilgrim Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@reachsouth.org
- Phone number
- 07759365064
School location
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