Teaching Assistant level 2

Asterdale Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7PH

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 October 2024 at 3pm

• Date listed

  27 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31/08/2025
• Full-time equivalent salary: (Grade E) £25,545-£27,334 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you want to work in a positive supportive school environment where teamwork is valued, and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential?

We are looking for a creative and hardworking teaching assistant with experience to deliver the very best learning experiences for our children.

Asterdale Primary School is a small school located in Spondon. We are a well-established and popular school with rising standards and high morale amongst our staff.

Asterdale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy on our website using the following link: Asterdale Primary School - Policies

As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education document: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services. Asterdale Primary School is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, a group of seven primary schools within the City of Derby.

An application pack is attached to this advert. Please return the completed application form and a covering letter to the school via email to j.adams@asterdale.odysseyct.org.uk or send in to the address above.

Further details about the role

We are keen to give candidates a chance to visit our school and warmly invite you to contact the school office on 01332 662323 to discuss possible arrangements for the role.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to k.breame@asterdale.derby.sch.uk

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 level 2 JD Oct 2024.pdf - 115 KB (opens in new tab)

Privacy Notice Job Applicants (4).pdf - 160 KB (opens in new tab)

Job advert TA Level 2 32.5 hours Oct 2024.pdf - 164 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Level 2 Person Spec Oct 2024.pdf - 121 KB (opens in new tab)

About Asterdale Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 224 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Asterdale Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@asterdale.odysseyct.org.uk
• Phone number: 01332 662323
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/asterdale-primary-school-derby (opens in new tab)

Asterdale Primary School is a well-established, one form entry school benefitting from a new build facility. We are located on the outskirts of Derby, set within the community of Spondon. We are popular and over-subscribed, with our own on-site Nursery and excellent outdoor facilities. We nurture and care for our school community and pride ourselves on our high standards. We are looking to recruit a talented teacher to join our friendly and supportive team.

Arranging a visit to Asterdale Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@asterdale.odysseyct.org.uk.

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