Teaching Assistant

White House Farm, Norwich, NR7 8DN

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  5 July 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, term time: 32.5 hours a week, Term Time Plus 1 Week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE: £23,114 – £23,893 per annum Pro-rata: £17,385 to £18,293 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The professional competencies expected of a Teaching Assistant are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and

an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;

• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and

flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit

the team;

• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The personal competencies expected of a Teaching Assistant are:

• Engages with pupils appropriately and works with the best interest of pupils in mind;
• Able to work with minimum supervision;
• Understand statutory requirements and policies;
• Able to maintain confidentiality appropriately;
• Able to work as part of a team.

The qualifications and experience required of a Teaching Assistant are:

• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Mathematics
• Previous experience working with children, preferably primary school age, in a classroom or similar environment is highly desirable
• Experience delivering learning activities to groups of children
• Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

What the school offers its staff

We are a growing primary school, established in September 2019, situated on the new White House Farm Estate in Sprowston, Norwich. Our modern school building and exceptional grounds include two playgrounds, a vast games’ field, and outdoor learning classroom creating an exciting and stimulating outdoor learning area for our youngest children.

At White House Farm, we believe that children should be curious about their learning. Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and flourish. At White House Farm we strongly promote our character through our curriculum, with a focus on our three values: Resilience, Reflection and Respect. Our curriculum and wider curriculum offer provides opportunities for children to develop these characteristics for effective learning and life.

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

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Job Description - TA - March 24.pdf - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

About White House Farm

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: White House Farm website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: HR@setrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/white-house-farm (opens in new tab)

At White House Farm Primary School, we believe that it is our obligation to ensure that all children at our school are given the opportunity to flourish – not only to be happy, but to fulfil their potential. At our school, we ensure that all children are known, valued, and supported to do their best in a welcoming and supportive environment, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or ability.

Arranging a visit to White House Farm

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@setrust.co.uk.

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