Teaching Assistant Level 1 (fixed term)
Boughton Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8RGThis job expired on 4 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Earliest start date
30 October 2023
Latest start date
6 November 2023
Closing date
4 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, 8.30a.m. to 3.30p.m.
Contract type
- Fixed term - until 19th July 2024
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade C - SCP 2 (£20,441) FTE (maximum 38 weeks)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and flexible Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join the team at our vibrant village school.
The successful candidate must have:
- GCSE grade C/level 4+ (or equivalent) in both English and Maths
- Experience of working with, or caring for, children in the primary age range
- The ability to work as part of a team
- A professional approach and high personal standards
An understanding of, or interest in, difficulties associated with: Autistic Spectrum Conditions; Speech, Language and Communication; and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health would be advantageous.
What the school offers its staff
Our school is a vibrant and exciting place to work. We pride ourselves in being creative and making learning fun for our children.
Parents often comment that our school is "like a family"; relationships between staff and children are positive and respectful, which we consider to be our most important asset. We care about and advocate for every child.
Values education is at the heart of our work and we strive to instil our core values, ensuring that all staff set a good example of these for the children.
Further details about the role
This role has been created specifically to support additional needs in key stages 1 and 2, and is fixed-term until 19th July 2024.
The postholder will be supporting children's social, emotional and learning needs. They will act as a keyworker for a small group of children and will be expected to keep records of the children's activities and progress, with the support of colleagues. Support will take place in the classroom when possible, and in a nurture-type provision when needed. The role will involve preparing resources to support children's learning, including visual timetables, visual prompts, tray tasks; experienced staff will support the postholder to do all of this initially.
The role will also involve some break duties and daily lunchtime supervision, from 12 until 12.30p.m.
Normally we would offer visits to see the school in action; however, due to the short turn-around with this post, we will be offering tours of the school on the interview day. Meanwhile, we will gladly answer any questions you may have about the post by email or phone. Please contact our School Business Manager, Elaine Webster: bursar@boughton.northants-ecl.gov.uk or telephone 01604 842322.
Commitment to safeguarding
Boughton Primary is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The school’s recruitment and selection policies/processes follow DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ by adhering to statutory responsibilities to check staff who work with children, taking proportionate decisions on whether to ask for any checks beyond what is required.
In line with KCSIE and best practice, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates, including a DBS check.
Applicants will be required to provide proof of Right to Work in the UK.
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About Boughton Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Boughton Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- bursar@boughton.northants-ecl.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01604 842322
Boughton Primary School is a standalone academy.
It is a good school (OFSTED January 2023) with fantastic children, dynamic staff, great team spirit, supportive parents and highly-skilled governors. All stakeholders are proud of our vibrant village school. You can see all the has to offer by visiting our website: www.boughtonprimaryschool.org.uk
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