Teaching Assistant

Calveley Primary Academy, Cheshire, CW6 9LE

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 November 2024

• Closing date

  17 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 October 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: 32.5 Hours - Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months with a view to extend
• Pay scale: SCP2

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Roles

Calveley Primary Academy are looking to appoint 2 new Teaching Assistants, details as above.

These are full time roles, as part of our small and friendly school team to support children across the school.

We are looking to appoint a person for each role who is caring, kind and can form strong relationships with the children. Furthermore, can ensure a calm and positive approach, has excellent verbal communication skills and who can create stimulating and learning opportunities!

We are looking for an inspiring individual who will help provide our pupils with the support they need, the ability to adapt learning to ensure it is memorable and engaging.

Key strengths must include:

• confident yet calm and patient demeanour
• the ability to work as part of a team
• work closely and productively with the class teacher
• positive, flexible, and encouraging approach
• have high expectations
• ability to form positive, professional relationships with parents.
• understanding inclusive practice to meet the needs of pupils
• sense of humour and kindness

Job Description (Teaching Assistant)

This Teaching Assistant role is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in our children’s education, drawing on your commitment to developing pupil learning ability and knowledge accessibility. Working closely with class teachers you will be helping pupils to expand their knowledge and play a positive role in school life. You will utilise your knowledge, communication skills and creativity to help pupils understand the information presented.

Your duties as a Teaching Assistant will include:

● Supervise and provide learning opportunities for the children within all key stages.

● Establish trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs and personalities.

● Encourage pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities.

● Provide feedback to pupils and teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress and any problems that arise.

● Create and maintain an orderly and supportive environment, undertaking administrative tasks as needed.

● Promote good pupil conduct encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour.

● Support the use of technology in learning and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

● Prepare resources required for learning activities and assist pupils in their use.

● Uphold policies and procedures relating to child protection and data protection.

● Supervise pupils before school, after school and on school trips.

Closing Date for Applications– 17th October

Interviews– Week Commencing 21st October

Please visit the school website www.calveleyacademy.org.uk to download an application form.

Application forms are returnable to the school via email to: admin@calveleyacademy.org.uk

What the school offers its staff

1 Wellbeing day per term

Medi-Cash Healthcare benefits

CPD Opportunities

Free school lunch

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@calveleyacademy.org.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Calveley Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 97 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Calveley Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@calveleyacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01270 918360
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/calveley-primary-academy (opens in new tab)

At Calveley Academy and Nursery School nestled in the heart of a serene rural setting, we envision a place where children develop a love of learning.
Our vision revolves around fostering an environment where our values of Respect, Resilience, Ambition, and Kindness are woven into their heart and minds, guiding them on a path to become well-rounded individuals.

Our school family nurture curiosity, empowering them to explore, discover and learn. Our ultimate vision is to see each child excel academically, emotionally, and socially, reaching their full potential and ready for the next stage in the education and beyond.

Head of School Ray Rudd
Calveley Primary Academy
Calveley Green Lane, Calveley, Tarporley,
Cheshire CW6 9LE

For all school enquiries, please contact:
Miss Chelsee Hobbins, Office Manager.
01270 918 360
admin@calveleyacademy.org.uk

Arranging a visit to Calveley Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@calveleyacademy.org.uk.

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