Teaching Assistant

St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2SN

10 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
20 December 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: 29 Hours per week Monday to Friday Term time only - 39 weeks
Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31st August 2025
Actual salary: Starting Salary £16,270

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant, to join our collaborative academy, which is dedicated to developing a great team which is centred around respect. The post will support our SEN needs across the school. The role would give you an opportunity to experience all aspects of school life, working with children in class, and outside in formal lessons and in more informal scenarios.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential. You will have had previous experience in working with children in a similar setting and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits:

Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
Cycle to work scheme
Tax Free Childcare
Employee Assistance Programme

St Michael’s CofE Primary Academy is a larger than average, primary school, located in Heavitree, Exeter and has been part of the local community for over 140 years. It is oversubscribed and is currently full with 420 pupils. The school is inclusive and as such, welcomes children with a range of needs and from a variety of backgrounds. This leads to an active learning environment, catering for diverse cohorts whilst ensuring high standards. There is a strong team culture with staff working closely with each other for the benefit of all the children. Through established and embedded values, St Michael’s children are not only excellent learners, they are also first-class citizens, helping to make the world a better place for all. It is part of St Christopher’s Trust which comprises of 21 schools.

Further details about the role

Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

If you have any queries when applying for this role, please contact the People team via People@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9th January. Interviews will be held on 15th January 2025.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

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.