11 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    25 November 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    12 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Part time: 12.00 – 15.25 ( 4 days a week – 13hrs 40mins a week

Contract type

Fixed term - Temporary contract until end of July 2025

Full-time equivalent salary

£23,893 - £24,702 per annum

Actual salary

Actual pay: £7,396-£7,647

Pay scale

Grade E Point 6-8

Hourly rate

£12.38-£12.80

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant to work primarily with a pupil who joined us in September 2024. The assistant may also be required to support other children from different classes, if the named pupil is absent or while named pupils are able to learn independently.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is kind and fun who is able to work with children without prejudice.
  • Is confident in working 1-1, in small groups with their named pupils and with the wider class when the named pupils are learning independently.
  • Has the ability to work closely with other staff working with the named pupils, the SENDCo and Class Teachers to devise appropriate individual programmes of work and behaviour management strategies.
  • Is motivated and flexible in their approach to supporting teaching and learning and is able to adapt to a variety of different needs.
  • Is able to support children’s self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development.
  • Has a positive presence in the classroom with both the children and parents and has excellent communication skills.
  • Has good social skills and is a good communicator.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

  • A friendly, collaborative environment where all professionals work as a team.
  • Professional development in working with children.
  • Possible overtime to cover staff absence, trips and professional cover.
  • A highly supportive staff team.
  • A thriving school that works to do its very best for its staff and pupils
  • Membership of the local government pension scheme.

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

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About Malmesbury Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
418 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Phone number
01666 823514

Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a large vibrant two-form entry primary school. It converted to an academy on 1st June 2013 and received an ‘outstanding’ in its last SIAMS report in 2018. We have a friendly and dynamic team of staff who are dedicated to making learning challenging, exciting, infectious and fun. The SLT are committed to maintaining work-life balance and supporting the well-being of all staff.

Arranging a visit to Malmesbury Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@malmesbury-pri.wilts.sch.uk.

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