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KEY STAGE 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Putteridge Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ

This job expired on 3 December 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  JANUARY 2024

• Closing date

  3 December 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £15,810.00 - £16,345.00 Annually (Actual)

KEY STAGE 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT job summary

ABOUT US:                                                                                                                                                              

Putteridge Primary School is an exciting and stimulating learning environment to work in.  As a team of professionals, we continually challenge the status quo so that we can work to the greatest effect so that all children can achieve and progress to their fullest potential.  

We are a very popular and vibrant 3 form entry primary school on the Hertfordshire / Luton border. We have invested heavily to ensure that this is a quality learning environment for the children and a wonderful workplace for the whole staff.    We are continually developing our culture so that we can embed excellence at all levels.

The position:

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and nurturing member of staff, who has recent and relevant experience in Key Stage 2 to work within our school. This is a Fixed Term appointment for two terms with the hours of work 8.45am – 3.30pm, plus 2 x 35 minute lunch duties built in to the contract.

You will:

Have recent and relevant school-based experience within Key Stage 2, experience of also working in Key Stage 1 would be advantageous. Have a working knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, particularly Maths and English Be committed to raising the achievement and attainment of all of our children Have the drive, enthusiasm and commitment to develop our school further Be a committed team player who enjoys working collaboratively Be friendly, caring and hardworking

We can offer:

A rich and stimulating curriculum  Knowledgeable, dedicated and welcoming colleagues and a great place to begin or develop your career further in a happy and professional environment. Extremely polite and well behaved children, supported and nurtured by staff A well-resourced school that is focused on children becoming effective and empowered learners A strong community ethos, well supported by parents

APPLICATION PROCESS:

If reading this has inspired you and you would like to find out more about us, please visit our website: www.putteridgeprimaryschool.org.ukor contact Sandra Kenneford on 01582 728262 to arrange a visit.

Please complete the application form on MyNewTerm (CVs will not be accepted) and:

Please ensure you address all of the criteria on the Person Specification and provide specific examples, including impact, to demonstrate how you meet each of the criterion(generic applications that do not address the statements on the Person Specification will not be considered).

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 3rd December 2023

Interview date: TBC

(Please note that if you are invited to interview, you will be required to undertake a practical exercise with a group of children).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

CVs will not be accepted for posts based in school, application must be made on the form provided. Putteridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau. 

AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS

Teaching Assistant Job Description and Person Specification

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.

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About Putteridge Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 618 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Putteridge Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/putteridge-primary-school (opens in new tab)

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