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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    22 November 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    25 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£23,114.00 - £24,701.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you eager to work within a vibrant and forward-looking centre for learning?

Are you looking to grow within an aspirational and supportive staff team?

If the above resonates with you, an exciting opportunity has arisen in Salisbury for you to be part of the successful team shaping the Trust’s vision for education at our school, St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy.

Experienced TAs are encouraged to apply. We are equally keen on applications from people interested in a career in education.

Located to the west of Salisbury, the heart of a vibrant new community, St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy is set in extensive grounds overlooking the Wiltshire countryside. The building has state of the art facilities including a multi-use hall, extensive sports facilities inside and out, a multi-functional studio, food-technology room and a purpose-built nursery setting.

St Peter’s is a welcoming and stimulating environment which enables all children to thrive. We have developed an active, exciting and fast-paced curriculum which stimulates, engages and stretches all children whilst engendering them with a lifelong love of learning. Through personalised learning and sky-high expectations, all children are able to flourish and experience success. We are a strong, caring and supportive school community where children are encouraged to be reflective and proactive learners.

We will be looking for a TA to join our team in delivering an inclusive, world class learning experience for all our pupils. This is a temporary role, to cover maternity leave. The hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3pm (term time only). This equates to 0.67 FTE.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Be expected to work closely with the class teacher and another teaching assistant within the classroom whilst supporting the pupil with their classroom learning and social communication skills.

Be proactive and committed to differentiating and adapting learning to suit the needs of individual children

Have some relevant experience supporting pupils within a school setting

Lead, inspire and motivate children

Have high expectations and excellent classroom practice

Have a desire to improve their own practice further

In return, we offer you:

Enthusiastic children

Willing, hardworking staff team

Supportive parents who are keen to be involved

A strong team of governors

We strongly encourage you to take a look at our website: www.stpeters.dsat.org.uk and that of the Trust: www.dsat.org.uk to get a feel for us.

Likewise, please get in touch with Jo Smy, our HR and Finance Officer if you need any further information - finance@stpeters.dsat.org.uk

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, then apply now by completing the My New Term online application form.

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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About St. Peter's CE Primary Academy

School type
Free School, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
303 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11

School location

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