Teaching Assistant
Pakefield Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
3 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,027.00 - £24,404.00 Annually (FTE) Grade C, Actual Salary £15,292 - £15,531
Teaching Assistant job summary
Teaching Assistant
Location: Pakefield Primary School
Salary: Grade C, £24027 - £24404 FTE
Actual Salary:
27.5 hours a week, 39 weeks per year - £15,292 - £15,531
17.5 hours a week, 39 weeks per year - £9,731 - £9,883
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract
About Us:
Working at Pakefield Primary School offers a rewarding experience in a supportive and friendly environment. The school is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, providing numerous opportunities for professional growth. Located in the picturesque area of Pakefield, the school fosters a sense of belonging and purpose through active community involvement. Parents and students frequently praise the safe, secure, and happy atmosphere, making Pakefield Primary School a great place to work and grow professionally.
We are looking for 2 passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidates will support our teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons, and help create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist teachers in preparing lesson materials and classroom activities.
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students.
- Help manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Support students with special educational needs.
- Assist with grading assignments and maintaining student records.
- Participate in school events and activities as needed.
Benefits:
- Vivup Benefit System
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Extensive Support and Development Opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Martyn Payne and Marie Rodwell on admin@pakefieldprimaryschool.org.uk.
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
We only accept applications submitted online via MyNewTerm, our chosen applicant tracking system, and which are completed before the closing deadline. Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
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.
About Pakefield Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 342 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Pakefield Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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