Teaching Assistant

East Brent Church of England First School, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4HZ

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 September 2023

• Closing date

  15 June 2023 at 5pm

• Date listed

  23 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 14 hours over 2 days per week to include breakfast club
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Full time equivalent salary £20,812 - £21,189 Actual starting salary: £6570.56 pa
• Pay scale: (Grade 15, point 3-4)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• has experience of working with children in Key Stage 1/Key Stage 2
• is flexible, caring, calm, creative and resilient
• can demonstrate good communication, listening and questioning skills
• has an insight into developing social and emotional skills
• is committed to inclusion
• will play a role in promoting high standards in teaching and learning and behaviour within the class and across the school

What the school offers its staff

• East Brent CofE Academy is a small rural school, set in an idyllic location. We are committed to providing the very best opportunities for its children and staff and as part of the Wessex Learning Trust we are proud to provide the full support of dedicated, committed staff in our schools and the wider Trust.

• Recognition and belonging – we value our staff and the contribution they make. We seek to create a sense of belonging at the school at the school and wider trust, with each school having both its own identity and a strong link to the centre
• A commitment to offering excellent continued professional development opportunities
• Staff benefits including a subsidised leisure centre membership, cycle to work scheme and generous pension contributions
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline,

or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family

• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing, forward-thinking multi-academy Trust

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. Safeguarding means: protecting children from abuse and maltreatment. preventing harm to children's health or development. ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care. Safeguarding children and child protection guidance and legislation apply to all children up to the age of 18. At East Brent C of E Academy Mrs Fiona Robertson is the Designated Safeguarding Lead & Mrs Brayley /Mrs Tweedie are the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.

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.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@eastbrentcofeacademy.co.uk

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About East Brent Church of England First School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 69 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: East Brent Church of England First School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@eastbrentcofeacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01278 760490
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/east-brent-church-of-england-first-school (opens in new tab)

We are a small village rural First school in the heart of the community . At East Brent, the staff, the parents and the governors aim to work closely together for the benefit of every child. We strive to develop the children’s self-confidence and esteem to ensure they are inspired to learn, achieve and enjoy their education within a caring and supportive Christian environment with strong links with the adjacent church.

Arranging a visit to East Brent Church of England First School

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

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