KS2 Teaching Assistant (2x positions available) - Term Time Only

Sparken Hill Academy, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1AW

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 September 2023

• Closing date

  16 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 17.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £8,738.00 – £9,060.00 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please note - this is a TERM TIME ONLY position.

The hours of each post will be 8.45 – 12.30. The post will require the successful candidate to support some of our externally funded children and generally support primarily KS2 classes – following the direction of the teacher to ensure children access all opportunities provided.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Experience of working within a school is preferred
• Delights in being with children and puts the children’s well-being before anything else
• Is going to bring new ideas & energy to a forward-facing school that is continuously striving for excellence
• Is on a mission to continually develop themselves as practitioners
• Loves supporting and inspiring fellow staff and students
• Sincerely values every member of the school community
• Believes in each and every child and has high aspirations for their achievement
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
• Has the ability to lead, communicate and inspire children and staff
• A minimum of Grade 4 (C) GCSE or equivalent, in Maths and English
• A relevant level 2/3 qualification and have a minimum of 6 months of experience in an educational environment
• Be able to adapt the planning/session where required
• Be able to use their own initiative

What the school offers its staff

The school offers:

• Experience in a welcoming school, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED (March 2023)
• Supportive and enthusiastic colleagues & Governing Body
• A happy & friendly working environment
• Opportunity for Continuous Professional Development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sparken Hill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring Service Check to ensure their suitability to work with children as well as have a strong commitment & knowledge of Safeguarding. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to applications@sparkenhill.com

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APPLICANTS FPN.doc - 62 KB (opens in new tab)

Letter from Principal.doc - 93 KB (opens in new tab)

Personnel Spec ta .doc - 122 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sparken Hill Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 564 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Sparken Hill Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: applications@sparkenhill.com
• Phone number: 01909 534060
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sparken-hill-academy (opens in new tab)

Sparken Hill Primary Academy (Worksop) is a friendly, lively, caring and inclusive school, with a commitment to all pupils achieving personal success. Governors are seeking to appoint 2x PT Teaching Assistants to join our dynamic team. Our school is proud of the strong bonds created with our children and families. This careful development is the product of nurture, our drive to develop the school’s values and truly going the extra mile for our children and families. The strong bonds are also reflected in our staff team, who have a ‘can do’ approach, care for each other, learn together, and work well together as a high-performing team. Importantly, we also know how to have fun in what we do!

Arranging a visit to Sparken Hill Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@sparkenhill.com.

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