Learning Support Assistant (TA)
Copley Junior School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7SD5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 27.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 5 (£24,404 - £25,183 FTE, £15,368 - £15,858 pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint someone who:
- Is motivated and keen to learn
- Can use their initiative to work independently as well as working as part of a team
- Will share our commitment for developing the best possible learning and pastoral environment for all children and ensure all children reach their potential
- Is committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all pupils
- Will bring a sense of energy, enthusiasm and dedication to the role
- Is willing to contribute fully to the wider life of our school community
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Delightful children who love learning and display outstanding behaviour
- The chance to work with a team of ambitious and highly motivated teachers, who consistently strive to provide the very best opportunities for our pupils
- A happy, vibrant and successful school, where everyone is valued
- A supportive Senior Leadership Team committed to providing quality continuing professional development and support
Further details about the role
Could you be the next person to join the Copley team?
2 posts available
- 1 x permanent position
- 1 x temporary for 2 terms with the possibility of extending
Would you like to support the teaching of motivated, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils? Do you want to work in a friendly, attractive learning environment? Are you keen to be part of a talented team that constantly strives to improve? Then we would love to hear from you.
The Head of School and Governors at Copley Junior School are looking to appoint a well-motivated, committed individual to join our staffing team. The position involves working with small groups of children in the classroom alongside the class teacher or outside the main teaching area, including small group work to deliver interventions. The position also includes supporting pupils with special education needs on an individual basis as is required. The ability to be flexible, proactive, use time to good effect and accommodating to the needs of the school is paramount.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@copleyschool.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Copley Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 200 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Copley Junior School website
- Email address
- admin@copleyschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01302856445
'Community, Excellence, Opportunity' underpins the Vision Statement of Copley Junior School
At Copley Junior School, we are committed to the academic, personal, social, moral and emotional development of all our pupils. Our school is a safe, caring, stimulating learning environment where the effort and achievement of every single child is celebrated and valued. In working closely with pupils, parents and the wider community, our staffing team encourages children to develop into confident and compassionate young people with a strong sense of belonging. All pupils experience a relevant, vibrant and broad curriculum that supports and challenges them to reach their full potential. We aim to nurture motivated learners who have the self belief and independence to achieve excellence and succeed.
Copley Vision Statements
The Copley community will have the highest expectations, which are built on mutual respect and trust so everyone can thrive in a supportive, inclusive culture.
We will enable strong, ambitious, effective and inspirational leadership at all levels so that every child and every member of our school community is able to achieve more than they thought possible.
We will ensure that reflective and adaptive teaching and resources, based on the best educational research, deepens understanding and removes any barriers to success.
We will provide a first-class, inclusive and aspirational curriculum, which encompasses building emotional strength, mental health and supporting individuals.
All children will leave our school as happy, confident, life-long learners, who are effective communicators, ready for the next stage of their lives and will make a positive contribution to society.
Arranging a visit to Copley Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@copleyschool.co.uk.
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