Fixed Term Teaching Assistant
West Meadows Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9ETThis job expired on 5 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
5 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 May 2023
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: 27.5hrs per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 YEAR
Pay scale
- Grade 2/3
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body at West Meadows Primary School are seeking to appoint a well-motivated, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs. Applications are welcome from both experienced candidates as well as those seeking to start their career as a Teaching Assistant.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has good numeracy and literacy skills
- Experience of working in a primary school
- Can develop positive relationships with children
- Can work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
- Proactively support positive behaviour
- Will support the needs of groups of children and individuals as this role will involve supporting children with specific needs.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- Enthusiastic, well behaved children who are eager to learn and succeed
- Highly committed, enthusiastic and professional staff
- Dedicated governors and supportive parents who care passionately about the school
- A happy and welcoming learning environment
Commitment to safeguarding
Keeping our children safe is of vital importance and we are strongly committed to safeguarding.
Safeguarding in school is everyone’s responsibility: all staff, governors and volunteers play their part in keeping our children safe. At West Meadows, we have a child-centred approach to safeguarding and seek to develop a clear understanding of the needs, wishes, views and voices of all of our children.
Our designated safeguarding lead is Miss Rebecca Marsh and our designated safeguarding governor is Mrs Paula Wardle. Our deputy safeguarding leads are Miss K. Jobling (SENDCo), Miss K. Galbraith (Assistant Headteacher) and Mrs C. Maree (PSA).
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About West Meadows Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 232 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- West Meadows Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- r.marsh@smat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01226 749164
West Meadows Primary School.
At West Meadows Primary School we strive to create a secure and happy environment which inspires high aspiration, success in all areas and creates memorable experiences. The happiness and well-being of all of our children is at the centre of everything we do. Through hard work and respecting ourselves and others, we develop and strengthen our wonderful, supportive West Meadows family. Our school’s life is underpinned by our inclusive motto, ‘Aim High, Succeed, Be Happy.’
Arranging a visit to West Meadows Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.marsh@smat.org.uk.
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