Teaching Assistant Level 2 (General TA)

Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 0AH

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Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
5 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 May 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: Post: Teaching Assistant Level 2 Contract: Full time / Fixed Term until July 2024 at least Hours: 32.5 hours per week, TTO Salary: Grade C Point 3-5 (£18,887 - £19,650 before pro rata) Closing date: Midday on 5th June 2023 Interviews: 7th June 2023 To start: 1st September 2023
Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
Full-time equivalent salary: Between £18,887 - £19,650

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities

Ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues

Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes

Very good personal numeracy and literacy skills

General understanding of school curriculum and other basic learning programmes/techniques (within specified age range/subject area)

Good understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes

Effective use of ICT to support learning

Ability to contribute to plan effective actions

Ability to create a caring, but firm relationship

NVQ level 2 or equivalent Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience of working with SEND children within primary age range and a passion for delivering personalised learning

Understanding of inclusion within a school setting and understanding about ACEs

High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic background and a commitment to raising their educational achievements

Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities

Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration and demonstrate concern for their development as learners

Demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour they expect from the pupils with whom they work

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and carry out role effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice

Able to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers recognising their role in pupil learning

Able to improve their own practice through observations, evaluations and discussion with colleagues.

Willing to uphold the Christian ethos of the school

What the school offers its staff

A happy and caring school, with a distinctive Christian ethos
Lively and responsive children, who enjoy school
Hard working and dedicated team of staff & Governors
Opportunities for professional and personal development

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.

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