Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Pegasus School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6RQ

24 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours a week 8.30am to 3.15pm Monday to Friday including training on Wednesdays until 5pm, term time only plus Inset Days (39 weeks)
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: £17,499 to £18,228 depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Position

Do you have the drive and passion to make a difference to children’s lives? We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing and motivated teaching assistant. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a passionate school team with the drive and forward-thinking attitudes to provide the very best learning opportunities. We offer excellent professional development, a supportive, friendly environment and a leadership team driven to achieve the very best for the community.

About You

You will need to have experience, or at least the passion to develop knowledge of assisting the learning in a KS2 classroom for all children. You will be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. You will need to be confident and comfortable in supporting our children, you will align to the values of our school and embrace the ethos of Pegasus School.

What the school offers its staff

Pegasus School is a dynamic and vibrant place to work, where each day you make a huge difference to children’s lives.

We care deeply about each and every child and look for the very best in our team to cultivate a lifelong love of learning. Our school is an inclusive team that never gives up on a child - no matter how complex or challenging that can be.

Leadership provides the impetus, support, and challenge to help everyone become better than they thought they could ever be. Our sense of purpose and determination to build innovative, inspiring, and highly effective practices across all levels of the organisation are an overwhelming driver and permeate everything that we do.

Wherever you are in your career we may have a position for you. We appreciate that whilst experience is important, will and determination to have a great impact on children’s learning is just as vital. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of creative, innovative minds who have the highest expectations for the children in their care.

Pegasus Primary School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Commitment to safeguarding

Pegasus School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.