Teaching Assistant

Bigland Green Primary School, London, E1 2ND

16 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  13 January 2025

• Latest start date

  6 February 2025

• Closing date

  6 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 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: Full time: 35hrs per week, term-time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until August 31st 2025, possibility of extension.
• Pay scale: NJC Sc2 P3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates must have A* to B GCSE in English and mathematics. A Level or a degree is an advantage but not essential, as is some experience of work in an educational setting. Prior experience is not a must as training will be provided, but ability to prioritise, manage time effectively, and take initiatives is vital. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Being able to work as part of a team while being driven by self is essential for this post

What the school offers its staff

Bigland Green is sharply focused on improving the life chances of all pupils. It is high achieving and forward thinking. The curriculum is highly ambitious that matches and often exceeds the national curriculum. Pupils love to learn and are happy. The school has may winder curriculum and enrichment opportunities and enjoys strong support from parents.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to gain or build on their experience of working with children in a primary school. A could be a stepping stone for becoming a qualified teacher for a graduate. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a designated Year group (two classes) or work across a team. The key purpose of the post is to support pupils so that they learn more and remember more. TAs at Bigland Green have school-based weekly training, and opportunities to be involved in a range of teaching tasks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bigland Green Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Bigland Green Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 479 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Bigland Green Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: enquiries@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02077027088
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bigland-green-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Bigland Green is a provider of great learning and graded as outstanding by Ofsted. The school’s mission is to educate pupils so that they become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

The school’s Learning Vision articulates how it provides great learning by harnessing children’s curiosity, encouraging perseverance and providing a pathway to success in our fast-changing and inter-dependent world.

At Bigland Green, we instil in our pupils the fundamental values that are needed for being successful as individuals and as a society. We teach our pupils to cope with success and challenges. Pupils are equipped with skills that are essential for the world outside the school and beyond. These are part of the school’s strong ethos and values.

Arranging a visit to Bigland Green Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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