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Teaching Assistant EYFS / KS1 /KS2

St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD

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• Job start date

  4 September 2023

• Closing date

  2 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - Fixed Term Contract September 2023 – August 2024. 32.50 hours per week 8.30 am -3.30 pm with a 30 minute lunch, term time only.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term One Year
• Actual salary: Grade 2 SCP 2 Actual salary £15,120.12-£15,673.42

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicants will:

• Be passionate about improving the life chances of children
• Be caring, patient and trustworthy
• Assist the teaching staff in the delivery of educational activities and programmes of learning to individuals and small groups of children
• Communicate effectively and have a secure knowledge of the EYFS and Primary Curriculum, including good mathematics, English and ICT skills
• Demonstrate outstanding professional qualities
• Have a proven track record of organisation, resourcefulness and efficiency
• Have a commitment to high standards, personal success and self-development
• Be enthusiastic and willing to learn and continue to develop – hold themselves to account and work to do the same positively with the whole team whilst working towards whole school goals
• A flexible approach to working and a can-do attitude, even when working under pressure
• Have a proven record of excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Be willing to uphold and demonstrate our school values at all times
• Be a positive, proactive, caring role model for our children
• Have a positive impact on the children, the wider school environment and our school community
• Demonstrate initiative
• Carry out any other duties relevant to the post as required by the Headteacher
• Fully support and uphold the Christian ethos of the school

• Has excellent interpersonal skills, a good sense of humour and enjoys being part of a friendly and supportive team;

What the school offers its staff

The school will offer:

• An organisation committed to excellence where pupils and staff are highly valued
• A committed organisation that supports children and staff
• An experienced, supportive and committed staff team that work hard for the benefit of all the children
• Respectful, positive, motivated and happy children
• A committed and friendly team of hard-working, ambitious, supportive staff

Further details about the role

EYFS / KS1/ KS2 Teaching Assistants x 2

Fixed Term Contract September 2023 – August 2024. 32.50 hours per week 8.30 am -3.30 pm with a 30 minute lunch, term time only Grade 2 SCP 2 Actual salary £15,120.12-£15,673.42.

The governors of St Swithun’s C of E Primary Academy are looking to appoint enthusiastic, committed and suitably qualified people who can demonstrate flexibility and are adaptable. At St Swithun’s all members of staff are highly motivated to ensure our children are happy and fulfil their potential, academically and socially. The successful applicants will be given an opportunity to work in a creative environment, alongside enthusiastic and dedicated teachers and support staff. We are seeking to appoint experienced EYFS/KS1/KS2 practitioners who will also have good experience of working with children with SEND. The successful candidates will have a good understanding of the new EYFS Framework and child development.

The positions are Grade 2 TA’s to work in EYFS, KS1 & KS2. The posts will be to work with a small group of children with a range of needs and possible one to one supervision for part of the working day. Initially the posts will be on a fixed term contract for the academic year, however, this may be extended depending on the needs of the children and SEN funding.

Applications are invited from those who would like to be part of a hardworking, dedicated and friendly team.

Commitment to safeguarding

It is our belief at that effective safeguarding of children puts children at the centre of a culture where we listen and respond to what they say. Safeguarding is every adult's responsibility. Every individual within our school will play their part, along with professionals from other agencies, in meeting the needs of every one of our children. Children will be taught about safeguarding issues. Our school aims to provide a safe environment and vigilant culture where children and young people can learn and be safeguarded. If there are safeguarding concerns we will respond with appropriate action in a timely manner.

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About St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 119 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@st-swithuns.snmat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01777702043
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-swithun-s-church-of-england-primary-academy (opens in new tab)

Welcome to St Swithun’s Church of England Primary Academy, a member of Southwell and Nottingham Diocese Multi Academy Trust (SNMAT) For our children and staff, St Swithun’s is not just a school, but a nurturing inclusive community underpinned by Christian Values and a belief that we are all on a journey, discovering our God-given potential and understanding our roles and responsibilities in the world. We believe that every child is unique; every child is valued, encouraged to aspire, and challenged to achieve. It is our aim to provide a school experience that is rich with opportunities for our children to develop academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. We place great emphasis upon the well-being and personal development of every child and we strive to equip them with a curiosity, self-belief and an excitement for learning. We encourage our pupils to be thoughtful, and to express themselves so that they can move on with the confidence to embrace all the rich possibilities of their future lives. We believe in listening to our children and encourage them to contribute to various aspects of school life through the Student Council, Sports Crew, Eco-Council and Worship Leaders. As parents or carers you are partners in your child’s journey through these formative school years. We will work closely with you to ensure that the time your child spends with us gives them the very best foundations for their futures. We welcome you to talk with our staff, walk round our school, and to get a feeling for what it would be like to be a member of the St Swithun’s School family.

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