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  • Job start date

    6 January 2025

  • Closing date

    6 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time, part time: 2 x Qualified Teaching Assistant Vacancies at Water Leys (0830-1500 daily) Both posts are 29 hours per week (to include 30 minutes of lunchtime duty) 1 x 0.5 Qualified Teaching Assistant Vacancy at Water Leys (0830-1230 daily) 21.5 hours per week (to include 30 minutes of lunchtime duty)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,188

What skills and experience we're looking for

An opportunity has arisen for three qualified teaching assistants to join our team at Water Leys Primary School. Are you that special someone who can make a difference to the lives of our children?

We are looking for someone special who can demonstrate that they have had a positive impact on the lives of pupils by supporting them academically, socially and emotionally. You will also have a good understanding of how to promote positive mental health and well-being.

You must be positive, flexible and have a can do attitude at all times.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be committed to the safeguarding of all children;
  • Enjoy working with children, motivating and enthusing them;
  • Have a calm and caring manner;
  • Have excellent communication skills;
  • Have the ability to work using their own initiative;
  • Be flexible, positive, a team-player and have a good sense of humour;
  • Have the highest expectations for all of our children;
  • Be willing to undertake any necessary training for the role.

As one of these full-time roles will be based in our FS2 base, we welcome applications from staff with experience of working with early years’ pupils.

Candidates wishing to view the school are welcome; please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.


What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

  • wonderful children who love coming to school;
  • a supportive, experienced and dedicated staff team;
  • support and CPD to help you to develop in your career.

Commitment to safeguarding

Water Leys Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All candidates must ensure that they can provide two references prior to interview.

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About Water Leys Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
402 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Phone number
0116 2884135

Water Leys is a community primary school with 420 children from FS2 (aged 4) to Year 6 (11 year olds).

Arranging a visit to Water Leys Primary School

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

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