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General Teaching Assistant

Bentham Community Primary School, LANCASTER, Lancashire, LA2 7BP

This job expired on 17 June 2022 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  17 June 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 May 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week (9.00-3.30pm Monday to Friday with a ½ hour unpaid lunchtime)
• Contract type: Fixed term - initially for 3 terms from September 2022 to August 2023
• Full time equivalent salary: £12,842.30 - £13,360.75 per annum pro-rata

General Teaching Assistant job summary

Location

Bentham Community Primary School, Low Bentham Road, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7BP

Grade/Band

Grade C / Scale 2 - 4

Minimum Age Requirement

N/A

Vacancy Hours

30 hours per week

(9.00-3.30pm Monday to Friday with a ½ hour unpaid lunchtime)

Contract Type

Fixed Term (initially for 3 terms from September 2022 to August 2023) There is the possibility of this contract being extended.

Weekend Working

N/A

Application Closing Date

9am Friday 17th June 2022

Salary Range (From and To)

£12,842.30 - £13,360.75 (pro-rata)

Interview Date

TBC

Venue for Interview

Bentham Community Primary School, Low Bentham Road, Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7BP

Start date week commencing 1st September 2022

Advert Details

General Teaching Assistant (GTA)

There is a possibility of HLTA to be included as part of the 30 hpw for the right candidate who holds a HLTA qualification.

Would you like to work somewhere you can make a real difference and be part of a friendly team in an inclusive and nurturing school?

We are looking for a General Teaching Assistant to work with and support children within our school. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a dedicated and passionate team who put children first, providing the very best education. Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we need additional Teaching Assistant support to ensure our children receive the very best education, both socially and academically.

The successful candidate will:
have excellent communication and organisational skills
be committed to working as part of a team
be flexible and able to use their initiative
have a cheerful disposition and a sense of humour
be patient and calm

Possession of a first aid qualification and experience of working with children with SEND are desirable but not essential.

Visits to the school are encouraged and an informal discussion with the Headteacher is welcomed. Please ring the school office to arrange.

Bentham Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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

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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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About Bentham Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 147 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bentham Community Primary School website
• Email address: admin@bentham.n-yorks.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bentham-community-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Bentham Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@bentham.n-yorks.sch.uk.

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