8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    6 January 2025

  • Closing date

    29 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time: 12 hours per week plus 5 days, Monday and Tuesday.

Contract type

Fixed term - January 2025 - August 2025

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,584 - £27,269

Actual salary

(£7,136 - £7,607

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Corbridge Church of England First School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced teaching assistant to join our team in EYFS. We invite applications from candidates with proven skills and the commitment and desire to make a positive impact for our pupils. We are looking for a teaching assistant who will become part of the team, demonstrating commitment, reliability and the desire to be fully involved in whole school activities. The role will require the successful candidate to lead by example and present as a positive role model to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in school. We need a dedicated and hard-working individual who shares the school values and aims, and can promote our Christian ethos within the school community.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is hardworking, dedicated and reliable.
  • Has excellent organisational skills and can prioritise work effectively.
  • Acts as a role model and sets personal high standards.
  • Can follow instructions and complete a variety of administration tasks.
  • Contributes to creating a safe and inspiring learning environment for our pupils.
  • Is a team player and effectively supports the classroom teacher.
  • Can communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and pupils.
  • Has the ability to promote the school’s ethos and reputation within the community.
  • Actively promotes inclusive practice within the classroom setting to ensure acceptance of all children.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

  • A welcoming and committed team of staff, parents and governors.
  • An inspiring group of pupils who are polite and enjoy learning.
  • The chance to join a forward-thinking team who are dedicated to continuous improvement.
  • Opportunities for continual professional development.

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@corbridgefirst.northumberland.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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About Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 9
Education phase
Primary
School size
147 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 9
Phone number
01434 632534

Arranging a visit to Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@corbridgefirst.northumberland.sch.uk.

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