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  • Job start date

    9 January 2024

  • Closing date

    30 November 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    8 November 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Part time: 30 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - Until 31/08/2024

Full-time equivalent salary

SCP 5-6 (£15,968 to £16,236 pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking person as an Educational Teaching Assistant who will provide one-to-one support for a child with an EHC Plan in a mainstream classroom. You will be working alongside the class teacher, SENDCo and outside agencies. The position is offered on a fixed term basis, subject to the future budgetary and operational needs of the school.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a passion for child development and truly want to ‘make a difference’.
  • Have a proven track record of nurturing and engaging positively with children with special educational needs, on a regular basis, in both outdoor and indoor environments.
  • Have experience of working with children in Early Years and Key Stage One.
  • Support a child to develop their language and appropriate social communication skills.
  • Be flexible and be able to work well as part of a team.
  • Be willing to take on training as required.


What the school offers its staff

We pride ourselves in providing a safe, happy and carrying environment, where all pupils are nurtured and valued within a distinctive and inclusive ethos.

We can offer you:

  • A warm, welcoming, inclusive school with a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff.
  • Excellent opportunities to develop professionally and grow in your role.
  • A genuine opportunity to make a difference.

To find out more about the Academy please visit our website: www.overthorpecofe.co.uk


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.


Commitment to safeguarding

All employees of school have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. An online check will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

The following employment checks are required for those positions which are based in a school or working with vulnerable young people:

- Evidence of a satisfactory safeguarding check e.g. Enhanced DBS Disclosure

- Signed Disqualification Declaration

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About Overthorpe CofE Academy

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
224 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01924 325300

As a school, we aim to ignite a spark for learning in all young minds, that inspires and creates independence for life, within an environment that is safe, stable and caring for all. Our staff, governors, parents and pupils are determined to provide the very best for our children so that they learn in school and for life.

We have a fantastic group of young people and amazing staff. The staff ensure that the children always have the very best experiences in school, provide a wonderful, enriching curriculum that enables ALL of our children to enjoy themselves and achieve great things!

We ensure that our 'Curriculum fit for Overthorpe', stimulates and excites our children to have a real purpose for learning, whilst ensuring all children fulfil their potential through a broad and balanced curriculum.

Our school vision reflects what we want for our Overthorpe family:

'Overthorpe is more than a school -
We are the heart of our community,
In our family, we nurture the courage,
And skills to fly higher than the flock,
Whilst always providing a nest,
To come home to.'

Our school’s Christian values are Trust, Friendship, Endurance, Hope and Forgiveness; we aim to instil these in everything that we do in school and believe that these represent our fantastic pupils, Christian beliefs and the local community. We believe in all our children and we are committed to ensuring that our children are always ready for the next step of their development.

An Employee Assistance Programme is available to all staff, which offers you access to information, advice and support, on issues such as legal, medical, counselling etc. We have a comfortable and friendly staff room, which currently offers free tea and coffee at break times.

Arranging a visit to Overthorpe CofE Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@overthorpecofe.co.uk.

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