Teaching Assistant

Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RE

13 days remaining to apply

Closing date
14 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
30 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £23,500 - £24,294

Teaching Assistant job summary

Salary: NJC Grade C - £23,500 - £24,294 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 13 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Bickleigh-on-Exe C of E Primary School is a very special place to work, in a beautiful rural location, with easy access from Exeter (20 minutes) and Tiverton (10 minutes). Our popular school is situated in the beautiful Exe Valley surrounded by farmland and the banks of the River Exe. The school enjoys extensive grounds, providing an outdoor education area, sports ground, pond and raised beds.

Our dedicated team of staff and governors work together to create a school where there is a real sense of community and where teachers and learners can flourish. Our aims are straightforward. We strive to develop the intellectual, spiritual, moral, social and cultural needs of each child through high-quality teaching. We value the positive and sustained support of the parents to achieve this. Please come and visit us and see for yourself!

We can promise you a wonderful team of staff and highly supportive families. Our children are eager to learn and their behaviour is excellent. We have strong links through our multi-academy trust, Ventrus Ltd, and we enjoy being able to share expertise as well as offer school to school professional development.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a patient, encouraging and driven approach and have experience of supporting young children. The successful applicant will initially work within the EYFS.

We are seeking someone who has:

Motivation and determination to secure the best possible outcomes for all children A growth mind-set; with the ability to instil this in others Skills to lead a small group phonics sessions (training and support will be given)

We can offer you:

Friendly and supportive governors, staff and parents Motivated and enthusiastic pupils Opportunities to develop your skills within school and within our Multi Academy Trust In school and Trust-wide support and CPD opportunities Dedicated and committed staff Commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum

This is a permanent position working 13 hours per week (afternoons, Monday to Friday) 39 weeks per year.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th October at 9:00AM, interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th October 2024.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

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.