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Teaching Assistant

Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 8HE

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• Job start date

  6 January 2025

• Closing date

  13 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 November 2024

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: 15 to 20 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 7 months
• Pay scale: Grade 5 to Grade 7 dependent upon experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

• We are looking for someone who can provide interventions and support to our vulnerable pupils and work alongside our SENDCO, to provide pastoral care. The successful candidate will work primarily within Key Stage 2, supporting pupils with additional needs but also be part of our Reading Squad who will support the teaching of reading from reception to Year 2. We are a compassionate school who will consider a flexible working pattern for the right candidate.

  The successful candidates must:

• Be an enthusiastic and dedicated person who Be an enthusiastic and dedicated person who will encourage and engage with pupils.

• Have the patience and understanding to work with young children demonstrating outstanding care and support for pupils.
• Demonstrate willingness to engage in professional development and whole school initiatives.
• Have the ability to work as part of team, forming positive relationships with adults and pupils.
• Be willing to complete any statutory training.
• Be prepared to support with breaktime and lunchtime duties

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A friendly and happy learning environment with a family ethos.
• Motivated children and dedicated staff with a modern and vibrant approach where children can flourish.
• A commitment to continuedprofessional development.
• A committed, supportive, and active Governing Board.

Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed – please contact us on 01283 761361. Please also visit our website for further details of the school – https://coton-in-the-elms.derbyshire.sch.uk.

Flexible working opportunities

For the right candidate we can be flexible with the working pattern

Commitment to safeguarding

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 134 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: lmcintosh@coton-in-the-elms.derbyshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01283761361
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coton-in-the-elms-cof-e-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Coton-in-the-Elms C of E Primary School is a beautiful village school with approximately 140 pupils on roll, who are superbly behaved. Since September 2023 there has been a new leadership team in place, who have driven school improvement forwards and continued to ensure there is excellent provision for all its pupils. Our recent OFTSED inspection in June 2023 found the school to be good and outstanding for Personal Development. An accolade we are all incredibly proud of. We have a real commitment to our children, our staff and our community, and a focus on achieving the best that we can in all that we do, both inside the classroom and beyond. Wellbeing of staff and pupils is paramount and there is a Wellbeing offer for staff too in recognition of their dedication to the profession.

The school has experienced mentors, who will support new staff and offer ongoing professional development.

The year group and working pattern you will be working in is dependent upon the experience of the successful candidate and can be discussed at interview.
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. These can be arranged by telephoning the School Office on: 01283 761361.

Arranging a visit to Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lmcintosh@coton-in-the-elms.derbyshire.sch.uk.

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