11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    November 2024 or As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    17 October 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

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Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 29 hours and 10 minutes per week / 37 weeks per year

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 3 SP4-6 (FTE £24,404 to £25,183 / Actual £15,713 to £16,214)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a skilled, committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 team/s. We are a welcoming, inclusive school community rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features by Ofsted. The contracted hours are 8:50am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a 50 minute lunch break; additional hours may be available according to the needs of the school.

The successful applicant may be placed in Nursery, Reception and/or Year 1, but a final decision will be made based on their skills and experience.

The successful applicant will:

  • Have a positive impact on the attainment and progress of pupils;
  • Undertake a range of specialised tasks to support the learning and development of pupils;
  • Promote pupil independence and positive behaviours for learning through a ‘least help first’ approach;
  • Have an appropriate level of expertise, qualifications and/or experience, including in English and maths, and a full and relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant/Early Years Practitioner qualification (or be committed to working towards one of these - an apprenticeship pathway may be available).

What the school offers its staff

As part of the highly regarded Unity Schools Partnership, we offer:

  • Friendly, energetic pupils who are keen to learn and appreciate the support that they are given;
  • A wide range of CPD opportunities through the Unity Research School and Unity Teaching School Hub;
  • Opportunities for career progression across the trust;
  • A dedicated, supportive team of professional colleagues and governors.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applying for the job

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About Laureate Community Academy

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
248 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Phone number
01638663927

School location

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