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Teaching Assistant (Level 2 Maternity Leave Cover)

Waverley Junior Academy, Rotherham, S60 8DD

This job expired on 24 January 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 January 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 January 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
  • 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday term time only.
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - Until 10th February 2023
• Full-time equivalent salary: Band D Point 5-6 (£19,312 - £19,698)
• Actual salary: £15,809 - £16,125 The salary will increase by an equivalent of 5 days of pay if the appointee has 5 years or more continuous service with the Local Authority.

Teaching Assistant (Level 2 Maternity Leave Cover) job summary

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant, who will work with colleagues to support the learning and teaching of children in Waverley Junior Academy. The post-holder will support access to learning for pupils by assisting the teacher, including the preparation of resources, implementing agreed work programmes both within and outside of the classroom, and provide general support in the classroom.

This role may be attractive to those who have attained a relevant level 2 qualification, or who may already be working as a Level 1 Teaching Assistant. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of working with children in this age range (although this is not essential).

Under the guidance of others the Level 2 Teaching Assistant will:

• Support the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment in accordance with lesson plans
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Work with pupils individually or in groups, either inside or outside of the classroom
• Model and promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour
• Monitor and record pupil progress and response to learning activities, providing feedback to the teacher
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others, and to engage in learning activities
• Administer routine tests and invigilate exams, undertaking routine marking of pupils’ work as directed by the teacher
• Encourage pupil to act independently as appropriate

The role is based at Waverley Junior Academy but may, on occasion, involve working at other academies within the trust.

Please note if you have not received a reply within three weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.

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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About Waverley Junior Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 534 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Waverley Junior Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: vacancies@astoncetrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waverley-junior-academy (opens in new tab)

Waverley Junior Academy is a brand new academy at the heart of the Waverley community, which opened in September 2020. We are committed to making a real difference to the lives of our young people and providing outstanding learning and enrichment opportunities for them throughout their time with us. To be able to achieve this, we need to have a team of dedicated and outstanding staff, who will contribute to our exceptional learning community.

ACET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Arranging a visit to Waverley Junior Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@astoncetrust.org.

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