7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    27 June 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    13 December 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: LSA - 27 hours and 55 minutes per week (8:30 to 15:40, with 30 mins unpaid lunch break), Term Time only MDA - 5 hours and 25 minutes per week (12:10 to 13:15), Term Time only

Contract type

Fixed term - until July 2025

Pay scale

LSA Level 4 Points 4 to 7 and MDA Level 3 Points 3 to 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

About The Role

Do you want to be part of a successful team making a real difference to children? Our dedicated staff provide positive and creative learning opportunities in an environment which promotes curiosity, enjoyment and a thirst for challenge. Children at Porters make very good progress due to our commitment to excellence and care.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join our successful team, supporting pupils learning initially in our younger year groups; in the classroom setting, in small groups and through 1:1 support.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

    • Experience of supporting pupils in Early years
    • Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND
    • GCSE A-C/equivalent in English and Maths
    • A caring, patient nature
    • The ability to be flexible
    • The ability to work well within a team and independently

What the school offers its staff

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Porters Grange Primary School can offer you:

  • A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters
  • A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn
  • High quality professional development
  • Opportunities for cross phase work
  • Support and collaboration across our Trust
  • A well-resourced school

Further details about the role

About The Role

Do you want to be part of a successful team making a real difference to children? Our dedicated staff provide positive and creative learning opportunities in an environment which promotes curiosity, enjoyment and a thirst for challenge. Children at Porters make very good progress due to our commitment to excellence and care.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join our successful team, supporting pupils learning initially in our younger year groups; in the classroom setting, in small groups and through 1:1 support.

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

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 recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

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About Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
415 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
01702 987890

Location
Porters Grange Primary School & Nursery, Lancaster Gardens, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2NS

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Porters Grange Primary School can offer you:
• A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters
• A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn
• High quality professional development
• Opportunities for cross phase work
• Support and collaboration across our Trust
• A well-resourced school

Arranging a visit to Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk.

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