Teaching Assistant

Loatlands Primary School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 2NJ

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade D Points 3 - 4 (£20,812 - £21,189) per annum pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to support children across the school.

The successful applicant will need:

• A passion for supporting children to achieve the very best that they can
• A caring, nurturing nature and enjoy making a difference in children’s lives
• Enjoy working as part of a team and have great communication skills
• To be calm and patient, firm but fair
• To be able to keep clear and accurate records.

What the school offers its staff

Loatlands Primary School is situated in the town of Desborough. We currently have 448 children on roll across the school and nursery. Our children are well-behaved and enthusiastic learners, they enjoy coming to school and there is a supportive and forward-thinking staff team.

Loatlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In line with safer recruitment practice, an enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant and references will be requested for short-listed applicants prior to interview.

Loatlands Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are available on their website, which can be accessed on the following web address : https://loatlandsprimary.net/information/school-statutory-information

Further details about the role

The role is based in our Reception year group currently.

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews may begin soon after receipt of applications for shortlisted candidates, therefore we recommend that you apply early.

Being part of Pathfinder Schools offers a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself, as a Trust we actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of good practice; we believe that by developing a love of learning and having the highest expectations, all members of the Pathfinder Schools community can achieve and inspire greatness.

Pathfinder Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, Reference, Identity, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are mandatory for all posts within Pathfinder Schools.

Pathfinder Schools is passionate about its values of collaboration, humanity and independence, we believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We are committed to an inclusive workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our colleagues, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, ethnicity, age, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re committed to moving our Trust and the education sector forward.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please complete the online application.

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About Loatlands Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Loatlands Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@pfschools.org.uk
• Phone number: 01536903399
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/loatlands-primary-school-kettering (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Loatlands Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@pfschools.org.uk.

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