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Teaching Assistant - Early Years

Twerton Infant School, Bath, Somerset, BA2 1QR

This job expired on 4 October 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 November 2021

• Closing date

  4 October 2021 at 5pm

• Date listed

  22 September 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 12.5 hours/week. Thursday and Friday, 8.30am to 3.15pm, term time only plus two INSET days. Fixed Term contract.
• Contract type: Fixed term - To cover flexible working request for one year.
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,933 - £19,698 depending on qualifications and experience
• Actual salary: £5,397 - £5,743 depending on qualifications and experience
• Additional allowances:

  None

Teaching Assistant - Early Years job summary

Early Years Teaching Assistant working 12.5 hours/week in a reception class. Twerton Infant School and Nursery is an exciting and rewarding place to work in the heart of the community. We are a Good school with Outstanding features (OFSTED). The school has an established reputation for being both inclusive and responsive to individual needs. We have an excellent on-site Forest School area that enables us to offer fantastic provision for our children. We also follow the Thrive approach, which supports children’s wellbeing and mental health. Our motto is ‘Twerton Infant School - The school that cares’ and this is embedded in everything we do. We seek to appoint a highly professional, enthusiastic, patient and caring Teaching Assistant to work in Reception supporting children’s learning. We require a positive and flexible team player who shows initiative and who is committed to support all children to engage fully in their learning and development. We have a strong Governing Board and, as well as a nurturing, positive ethos, we offer a culture of continuing improvement, professional growth and high expectations. We welcome applications from recent Graduates. The successful applicant will: Have an understanding of child development. Be reliable and flexible. Be calm and patient. Be able to act on their own initiative. Be able to carry out a speech and language programme under the guidance of the school’s Speech and Language Therapist. Be able to work as part of a team with excellent communication skills. Be confident to liaise with staff, parents and other professionals. Have a professional attitude and understand the need for confidentiality. Have high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour. Interviews will be on Monday 11th October 2021

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. These will be carried out by parties independent of the recruitment process and not divulged until after interviews and selection have taken place.

Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against, or disadvantaged, by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements.

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About Twerton Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 156 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Twerton Infant School website
• Email address: applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01225 423526
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/twerton-infant-school

Twerton Nursery and Infant School is a 2-form entry infant school with an onsite Nursery for 2 and 3 year olds. We are an LA Maintained school and we work closely with 6 other primary schools in BANES within the South Gloucester Learning Alliance, which provides wide-ranging support and CPD. The school has a long-established reputation for being both inclusive and responsive to children’s individual needs.

Our recent OFSTED inspection rated the whole school as Good.

We have an excellent on-site Forest School, providing fantastic outdoor learning for all children, including those with additional needs. We also follow the Thrive approach, which supports children’s wellbeing and mental health. Our motto is ‘Play, Learn, Grow, Live Well Together. Thrive at Twerton - the School that Cares’ and this is embedded in everything we do.

We are one of seven schools in BANES who are part of the St John’s Primary Empowerment Programme which is enabling us to work closely over a sustained period of time with key delivery partners:
• Ruth Miskin Education
• Brighter Futures
• White Rose Maths
• HCRG Care Group (Speech and Language)
• Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team

We also enjoy close community links and receive support from:
• Bath Recreation – additional PE provision;
• Bath Rugby Club – learning support from senior squad players
• Bath City Football Club – Play Support and afterschool club
• Prior Park College – Sixth Form Reading Volunteers
• RSVP – Reading Volunteers

We have developed a broad Curriculum and we use Drawing Club, Curious Quests and Read Write Ink throughout the school.

We understand that the pandemic changed many things. More than ever, we all need to balance the demands of professional life with time for family, friendships and other pursuits.

You can learn more about the school and our Curriculum by visiting the School website and reading our Curriculum Intent Statement:
https://www.twertoninfants.com/twerton-infants-school

If you have a passion for learning, a dedication to children and a commitment to teamwork, then we would like to hear from you – you could make a real difference at our school.

Visits to the school are encouraged, you can meet the headteacher and tour the school on Wednesday 4th June at 4.15pm. Please let us know if you will be attending this opportunity.

Closing date to receive applications is 12 noon, 9th June 2025.

If you have any questions about the vacancy or the school please ring the school on 01225 423526, or send an email to twerton_inf@bathnes.gov.uk.

Application Details: Please note we do NOT accept CVs.

Please send completed application form, consent to obtain references form and equal opportunities form by post addressed to
Mr George Samios (Headteacher) at:

Twerton Nursery and Infant School
Poolemead Road
Bath BA2 1QR
Tel: 01225 423526

Alternatively, please email your application and forms to: applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview by email. Please ensure that applications include an email address.

You also can find out more by visiting our Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/twertoninfantschool

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