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Teaching Assistant (17 hours per week)

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QL

This job expired on 1 July 2022 – see similar jobs

Job start date
24 August 2022
Closing date
1 July 2022 at 9am
Date listed
24 June 2022

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £18,887 to £19,650 (FTE)
Actual salary: £7,4351-£7,752 Actual Salary

Teaching Assistant (17 hours per week) job summary

Teaching Assistant (17 Hours Per Week) Part time: 17 hours per week/39 weeks per year Contract: Permanent / Part Time Banding: Band 2 (Points 3-5) Salary: £7,451-£7,752 Actual Salary (FTE 18,887-£19,650) Start Date: 24 August 2022 Closing Date: 0900 1 July 2022 Interviews: 5 July 2022 JOB OVERVIEW An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible, and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities. You will be flexible, reliable, and positive and be a good communicator working with parents, teachers and professionals for the good of the child. You must be enthusiastic and creative, be able to inspire pupils to achieve and be an outstanding team player that is willing to undertake necessary training and be able to show initiative, but also be able to seek or listen to advice. Working as part of a team of Learning Support Assistants, the postholder will work under the direction of the Teaching assistant line manager to provide focused Maths and phonics interventions to pupils in Key Stage 1 and 2. The postholder will also use programmes and strategies to help promote positive behaviour, develop self-help skills and use IT packages. This support will be provided both as in-class support and as withdrawal sessions. JOB REQUIREMENTS Working with class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis Accompanying groups on trips Supporting assessment and evidence learning Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability WHAT WE OFFER: Term time hours The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school Pension Scheme, Nationally agreed Terms and Conditions, Medicash and Electric Car Scheme Good opportunities for personal and career development Phonics training in Autumn 2022 THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 or above (or equivalent) Previous childcare experience A proven ability to work on their own initiative Excellent communication skills and the ability to positively relate to children and adults The ability to use the relevant technology/equipment A can-do attitude A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem, and progress of everyone at the school Closing Date for applications is 0900 1 July 2022. Interview date: 5 July 2022. Visits to the school are welcome and you can arrange to visit by telephoning the school office on 0116 2882203 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.

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.

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