Teaching Assistant (Bank Staff)
Maidenhall Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LDThis job expired on 2 January 2024 – see similar jobs
Closing date
2 January 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 December 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Zero Hours
Teaching Assistant (Bank Staff) job summary
Maidenhall Primary School are looking to appoint enthusiastic Teaching Assistant as bank staff.
The role is Monday-Friday and is a casual, needs basis.
We are looking for a SEN teaching assistant (1) to work with a child with special educational needs. We are looking for a caring and committed person to support the child.
The ability to successfully work as part of a team and to be able to contribute and promote school initiatives is essential. The role will also involve supervising children during unstructured times of the day.
We seek motivated, committed individuals with experience of working with children and with the capability to create and maintain excellent working relationships within the school environment. You should have, or be working towards a relevant qualification.
This is a real opportunity to make a difference in our children’s lives! Our reward is their excited response to everything from trips and visits to spending a night camping on the school field! “Pupils rise to the challenge of teachers’ high expectations. They do this with pride and gratitude. From the moment pupils start school, they are excited to learn new things.” Ofsted 2021.
Maidenhall is a 3-4 form entry school serving a multicultural but predominantly South Asian community in the centre of Luton. The Senior and Middle Leadership Teams have a good blend of experience and a willingness to go the extra mile. The budget is healthy and the school is well resourced. The local Area Partnership of schools is particularly strong and supportive, as is the Governing Body.
The successful candidate will understand what we do well but have the insight and confidence to bring fresh ideas to build on these strengths. They will expand on the excellent foundations which are already in place and accelerate our journey to becoming an outstanding school. They will also recognise the importance of balancing the well being of the children and staff with the desire to achieve the best outcomes for all.
Give the highest priority to the quality of education by ensuring that all children including those with additional needs benefit from the highest standard of teaching which helps to prepare them for an ever-changing world.
Have the vision, passion and enthusiasm to motivate and inspire children and staff to reach their full potential.
Are able to build a strong rapport with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.
Have personal and professional integrity and are visible and approachable with the resilience to meet the day to day challenges of this role.
We can offer you the following:
A positive, caring ethos with children and learning at the heart of all we do.
Happy, well behaved children who are enthusiastic, motivated and engaged learners.
Talented, friendly and supportive staff.
A commitment to high quality professional development.
Good relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
First-rate facilities including 2 large halls with dedicated changing rooms, 2 libraries, outdoor play spaces, a field and a good sized car park with designated parking.
Air conditioning in all classrooms as standard to make a better learning environment for both staff and children..
Excellent IT infrastructure.
A good CPD programme aimed at all staff levels.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Shabana UlHaq, our HR Administrator, to arrange a visit. For further information and an application pack,
please visit our website Maidenhall Primary School - Vacancies
This is an open advert that will close once vacancies have been filled.
Casual Contract
Provisional Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Interviews date: TBC
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.
About Maidenhall Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 642 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Maidenhall Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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