Teaching Assistant

Kilnhurst Primary School, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5TA

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 February 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  30 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 17.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 12:45 -16:15, Term Time Only + 2 Inset Days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Band D

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking TA candidates who can demonstrate that they:

• Will be committed to our school and Trust vision and values.
• Will be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with a commitment to continuously improving their own standards.
• Are an excellent practitioner who is competent in literacy and numeracy
• Have a knowledge and understanding of phonics and early reading.
• Can motivate and inspire children.
• Can build positive professional relationships with all pupils and staff.
• Are able to work independently and as part of a team with initiative.
• Are energetic, well-motivated and flexible.
• Able to run a daily after school club from 15:15-16:15.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced staff who are committed to teamwork and ensure that high standards are achieved and maintained
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who want to learn and develop their knowledge.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively across the trust.

Flexible working opportunities

NA

Further details about the role

Duties will include:

• Enhancing learning in the class, with small groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Delivering interventions to meet the needs of the pupils.
• Supporting the children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
• Supporting the teacher to ensure our pupils get the best teaching and learning daily.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA - Job Description & Person Spec (1).pdf - 192 KB (opens in new tab)

KPS - TA Advert permanent (1).pdf - 168 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kilnhurst Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Kilnhurst Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: enquiries@kps.wwpat.org
• Phone number: 01709 570590
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kilnhurst-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Here at Kilnhurst we do everything possible to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. One in which each child feels safe, secure and valued. As educators and role models, we are very proud of our children’s achievements and would love to share them with you. We have high expectations of everything we do at Kilnhurst Primary School, which is reflected in our school motto: Expect the Best, Give the Best, Be the Best.

Arranging a visit to Kilnhurst Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@kps.wwpat.org.

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