Teaching Assistant ~ Early Years Class
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6SWThis job expired on 21 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
31 October 2022
Closing date
21 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 October 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
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- 32 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- B / C Point: 2 to 4 depending upon experience
Teaching Assistant ~ Early Years Class job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work in our Early Years provision (either Nursery or Reception)where we support pupils from two to five years of age. Your role will be to support both the teacher and assistants with the day to day provision offer, the observations and assessments of pupils and keeping accurate records of mile stones that the pupils reach.
The school has eight classes including the nursery and circa 200 pupils on roll.
The position is:
- 32 hours per week
- Monday to Friday term time plus 1 week
- Permanent
- Salary Scale B / CPoint: 2 to 4 depending upon experience
We are looking for someone who:
- Be an excellent practitioner who is passionate about children’s learning
- Inspire and excite children in their learning
- Consistently set high expectations for pupils
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be willing to contribute to the common goals of the School
- Have a firm commitment to our Christian ethos, vision and values
- Confident in using basic IT
- GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 /pass in Mathematics and English
What can we offer you in return?… enthusiastic, friendly, happyandcaring children who are proud of their village school dedicated staff; an excellent environment in which to develop professionally, a team with an array of experience; regular well-being days and treats, and to be part of our school family.
If you would like to know more then please get in touch with Mrs Hannah Wheeler our Headteacher by emailing:head@st-peter-st-paul.norfolk.sch.uk
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.
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About St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
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- School size
- 195 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- rosemary.ison@dneat.org
We are looking to appoint a practical, hardworking and reliable Teaching Assistant to join our team at St Peter & St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery, in the beautiful rural village of Carbrooke from December 2022 or sooner if possible ~ our Academy is part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT).
References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
Culture and ethos:
• Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
• Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
• Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
• Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
• Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
• Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.
Safeguarding:
The safety and well-being of children is central to our ethos, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide references and undertake the Independent Safeguarding Authority checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and child protection practices of the Trust.
Arranging a visit to St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rosemary.ison@dneat.org.
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