17 days remaining to apply

  • Earliest start date

    4 November 2024

  • Latest start date

    2 December 2024

  • Closing date

    18 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 35 hours per week, 8:00am to 4 PM or 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM Monday to Friday, term time.

Contract type

Fixed term - Until August 31st 2025, possibility of extension.

Pay scale

Scale 2/3, points 3-6 (depending on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates must have a GCSE A*, A or B in English and mathematics. A Levels and/or a degree is preferable but not essential. Candidates must be committed to making a positive difference to children’s lives, and be driven by self-motivation. Some experience of supporting children in a similar setting is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will be deployed in a Year group or a team to support the learning of pupils, who may have additional social and/or learning needs, as directed by the classteacher. Some experience of teaching in a similar setting is desirable but not essential. Full-training will be provided by the school and the successful candidate will have regular in-house training on different aspects of teaching and learning. The post-holder will be required to work Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM, depending on the needs of the school. The post-holder will work during term-time (plus an additional week in Easter if required by the school). Must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Being able to work as part of a team while being driven by own initiative is essential.

What the school offers its staff

Bigland Green offers

 Curious children who are eager to learn, and have good support from parents.

 Strong commitment to staff CPD and professional growth ~ regular in-house Training Sessions for all class-based staff members.

 Dedicated and committed staff members who work as a strong team.

 Modern, spacious building with exceptionally good resources for inside & outside learning.

 Highly supportive governing body

Commitment to safeguarding

Bigland Green Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity.

Applying for the job

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About Bigland Green Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
479 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
02077027088

Bigland Green is a provider of great learning and graded as outstanding by Ofsted. The school’s mission is to educate pupils so that they become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

The school’s Learning Vision articulates how it provides great learning by harnessing children’s curiosity, encouraging perseverance and providing a pathway to success in our fast-changing and inter-dependent world.

At Bigland Green, we instil in our pupils the fundamental values that are needed for being successful as individuals and as a society. We teach our pupils to cope with success and challenges. Pupils are equipped with skills that are essential for the world outside the school and beyond. These are part of the school’s strong ethos and values.

Arranging a visit to Bigland Green Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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