Portesham CE Primary School - Teaching Assistant 32 hpw, term time

Portesham Church of England Primary School, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4HP

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  15 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,812.00 Annually (FTE) Grade B £10.79 per hour. Actual salary £11,314.84.

Portesham CE Primary School - Teaching Assistant 32 hpw, term time job summary

The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 20 primary schools, is seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant for Portesham CE Primary School to work across the school to support teaching and learning across both key stages. Experience of phonics is essential; experience of Read, Write Inc would be advantageous. This role is for 32 hours per week, although there may be some flexibility on this for the right candidate. This post is term time only until 31st August 2024 initally.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual with experience of phonics to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.

• To deliver targeted interventions.
• To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
• To work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
• You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion

You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion. There is an element of Mealtime Assistant cover within this role.

In return we offer:

• The opportunity to work within a progressive and forward thinking multi academy trust
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension through Local Government Pension

  Should you require more information about the position, please contact the School Administrator on office@portesham.dorset.sch.uk or 01305 871283.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website https://www.portesham.dorset.sch.uk/ All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.  

The closing date is Friday 3rd November at midday. Interviews will take place w/c 6th November.

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About Portesham Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 70 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Portesham Church of England Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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