4 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2024

  • Closing date

    29 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    14 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

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Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £23,114 - £23,500

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be:

  • An inspiring and motivated teaching assistant who is eager to develop their skills further
  • Committed to excellence and have high expectations of all pupils, including vulnerable groups
  • A highly effective practitioner in terms of planning, lesson delivery and assessment for learning
  • Be able to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and have excellent interpersonal skills
  • Rigorous in ensuring pupils make the required progress in order to reach age related expectations
  • Show a commitment to extra-curricular activities and parental engagement events

What the school offers its staff

Orchard Fields Community School Governors are looking to

appoint an experienced Early Years/Nursery (Level 3 or equivalent

qualifications) teaching assistant for January 2025

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Dates: Apply by Friday 29th November 2024 (Noon)

Location: Banbury

Contract type: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 4 – Grade 5 with pay ranging from £23, 500 Pro Rata depending on experience. Actual Salary for 30 hours worked over 38 weeks is £15,763.

Hours: 8.45am – 1.00pm (Includes half an hour unpaid lunch break) – 1.00pm – 3.15pm

Orchard Fields Community School is a large two-form entry school (2 – 11 Years) on the Bretch Hill estate. As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to work in our Nursery classroom; some experience in an Early Years setting school nursery would be advantageous. We require someone who has a good understanding of the EYFS Framework and is able to deliver a stimulating, challenging and fun personalised curriculum. This is a good opportunity for a talented, Early Years Practitioner to join our highly skilled, dedicated team.

Join us and you will receive full support and CPD opportunities from the school’s Senior Leadership Team.

Candidates are strongly advised to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact the School Office Manager, Mrs Julie Turner. You are most welcome to have an informal chat with the head teacher Mrs Dawn Shilston. Please arrange an appointment with Mrs Turner on 01295 263324.

Closing Date: Friday 29th November 2024 (Noon)

Short listing: Friday 29th November 2024 (PM)

Interviews held on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Successful candidates will be informed by telephone on the day of interviews.


Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check and online medical questionnaire are required for this post.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office.2055@orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk

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About Orchard Fields Community School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
430 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Phone number
01295 263324

Orchard Fields Community School is a large two-form entry school (2 – 11 Years) on the Bretch Hill estate. As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.

Arranging a visit to Orchard Fields Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.2055@orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk.

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