Teaching Assistant
The Willows Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ER40 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 December 2024 at 8am
Date listed
8 October 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: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31/08/2025 in the first instance
Pay scale
- Classroom Assistant Grade 2
What skills and experience we're looking for
Think you know The Willows? Think again..
Welcome to a new era where high educational expectations and empathetic connections are at the heart of our mission to improve lives; a place where children are challenged and inspired to be Fun, Involved, Self-aware Heroes.
We are building a fortress where our ethos and curriculum will enable children to wonder about, experience and feel their world, gaining skills and knowledge that will inspire big dreams about what they can become and self-worth so they value who they are.
We need your skills and enthusiasm to make our vision a reality and having taken our first steps we are now seeking amazing individuals to join us on this exciting journey in the following role:
Teaching Assistant - Classroom support – Do you believe that you hold the key that could unlock a child’s potential? Are you able to quickly form relationships and model great communication? Can you spot when to support individuals and when to use your skills more generally to support the broad range of needs in the class? If so, we need you as part of our hardworking, dedicated and skilled teaching assistant team. Previous experience is desirable, although support and training can be offered.
There is no doubt that you will need resilience, creativity and kindness to meet the challenges that each day will bring at our school but by joining us you will be ensuring the children at The Willows get the inspiring educational opportunities and experience they need and deserve.
So why not be ‘the change you want to see in the world’ and apply to work with us.
What the school offers its staff
A forward-thinking school that encourages self-motivated continuing professional development.
A supportive ethos where your contributions will be valued.
Trust in your capabilities and support for you to realise your innovative ideas.
A school where you will be enabled to make your mark and you will really know you are making a difference in the lives of children.
A warm welcome from our wonderful children when you visit
Further details about the role
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Willows Primary School is an Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@thewillows.omat.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Willows Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 357 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Willows Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@thewillows.omat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01473683178
At The Willows we are all on a journey to become successful learners, with curious children and dedicated staff all striving to be the very best they can be. Working at the heart of the community, we are also seeking to bring opportunities for learning to parents and families so we can work in partnership to support our children.
Placing the children at the heart of all we do here at The Willows, means we are constantly looking for new and exciting opportunities to enhance the learning and research that supports the approaches we take.
This is evident as we continue to build a curriculum that not only challenges but also inspires the children, placing experiences and creativity at the centre of their learning experience. A curriculum that also values the development of positive attitudes, social skills and service to others, creating resilient and tolerant citizens who want to change their world for the better.
Alongside our high expectations of how the children can behave and what they can achieve academically; it is also our mission to ensure that The Willows is filled with the magic of childhood where a ‘wow’ moment is never far away.
If you would like to know more about our school and the journey of improvement that we are currently on please do not hesitate to contact our friendly office team who will be pleased to help.
We look forward to meeting you soon and sharing a little more of our wonderful world with you.
Arranging a visit to The Willows Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thewillows.omat.org.uk.
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