Experienced Teaching Assistant

John Hampden Primary School, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3HU

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.10pm (4 days per week considered)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £23,114 and £23,500
• Pay scale: Grade 4, pt 4-5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Since 1837, John Hampden Primary School has built a reputation as a friendly and caring place, committed to excellence in learning. We aim to support children sympathetically and encourage positive attitudes to learning, school and life. We believe that the higher the expectations we have of the pupils, the greater their achievement will be.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our talented team of support staff. Part of this role will be supporting children with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a Teaching Assistant role
• A passion for nurturing excellence, ensuring all children become motivated and successful learners
• A positive, resilient and caring approach to supporting children with a range of needs
• The ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, building relationships with children, staff and parents
• Excellent communication skills

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who want to learn
• An inclusive, happy school with a clear commitment to meeting the needs of all of our learners
• Talented and supportive staff who are committed to working collaboratively
• Ongoing professional development

Further details about the role

To arrange a visit please email office.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk, or call the school office on (01844) 212291.

Please email completed application forms to admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk

Closing date for applications - Friday 4th October 2024

Interviews to be held during week commencing 7th October 2024

Previous applicants need not apply.

Commitment to safeguarding

John Hampden Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JHS TA Person Specification.pdf - 118 KB (opens in new tab)

JHS TA Job Description.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

About John Hampden Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 453 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: John Hampden Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01844 212291
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-hampden-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Local authority maintained school for 3 to 11 year olds.

Arranging a visit to John Hampden Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk.

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