Bank Staff -Teaching Assistant (1) SEN
Maidenhall Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD5 days remaining to apply
Closing date
18 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Zero Hours
Bank Staff -Teaching Assistant (1) SEN job summary
Maidenhall Primary School are looking to appoint enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (1) SEN as bank staff.
The role is Monday-Friday and is a casual, needs basis.
This is a real opportunity to make a difference in our children’s lives! Our reward is their excited response to everything from trips and visits to spending a night camping on the school field! “Pupils rise to the challenge of teachers’ high expectations. They do this with pride and gratitude. From the moment pupils start school, they are excited to learn new things.” Ofsted 2021.
Maidenhall is a 3-4 form entry school serving a multicultural but predominantly South Asian community in the centre of Luton. The Senior and Middle Leadership Teams have a good blend of experience and a willingness to go the extra mile. The budget is healthy and the school is well resourced. The local Area Partnership of schools is particularly strong and supportive, as is the Governing Body.
The successful candidate will understand what we do well but have the insight and confidence to bring fresh ideas to build on these strengths. They will expand on the excellent foundations which are already in place and accelerate our journey to becoming an outstanding school. They will also recognise the importance of balancing the well being of the children and staff with the desire to achieve the best outcomes for all
Give the highest priority to the quality of education by ensuring that all children including those with additional needs benefit from the highest standard of teaching which helps to prepare them for an ever-changing world.
Have the vision, passion and enthusiasm to motivate and inspire children and staff to reach their full potential.
Are able to build a strong rapport with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.
Provide the highest levels of support for staff well-being and in their professional development.
Have experience across all primary phases and experience of leading others
Have personal and professional integrity and are visible and approachable with the resilience to meet the day to day challenges of this role.
A positive, caring ethos with children and learning at the heart of all we do.
Happy, well behaved children who are enthusiastic, motivated and engaged learners.
Talented, friendly and supportive staff.
A commitment to high quality professional development.
Good relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
First-rate facilities including 2 large halls with dedicated changing rooms, 2 libraries, outdoor play spaces, a field and a good sized car park with designated parking.
Air conditioning in all classrooms as standard to make a better learning environment for both staff and children.
Excellent IT infrastructure.
A good CPD programme aimed at all staff levels.
We are looking for a SEN teaching assistant (1) to work with a child with special educational needs. We are looking for a caring and committed person to support the child.
The ability to successfully work as part of a team and to be able to contribute and promote school initiatives is essential. The role will also involve supervising children during unstructured times of the day.
We seek motivated, committed individuals with experience of working with children and with the capability to create and maintain excellent working relationships within the school environment. You should have, or be working towards a relevant qualification.
We are able to offer:
An attractive, well resourced working environment
- Supportive, well motivated, friendly colleagues
- Wide opportunities for professional development
- Children who are keen to learn and well behaved
- Supportive parents
This is an open advert that will close once vacancies have been filled.
Casual Contract
Provisional Closing Date: Monday 18th November 2024
Interview Week Commencing: Monday 25th November 2024
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Shabana UlHaq, our HR Administrator, to arrange a visit. For further information and an application pack, please visit our website http://maidenhallprimary.co.uk/category/vacancies
We would particularly welcome applications from Polish and Romanian speakers.
All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
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.
About Maidenhall Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 642 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Maidenhall Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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