Teaching Assistant Level 2A

St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 6AL

20 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Part time: 20.25 hours per week, over 3 days per week.
Contract type: Fixed term - End date of 31st August 2025
Full-time equivalent salary: Between £24,404.00 and £25,183.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Teaching Assistant Level 2A at St William’s Catholic Primary School. We are seeking to appoint a talented individual to join our hard working and successful team. The role will involve working in both our school nursery and Reception class supporting children from the age of 2 to 5 years old.

We believe that this is an exciting opportunity, and that the successful applicant will be joining a happy, welcoming Catholic Community where each child is encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential within our small, mixed-age classes. In April we became an academy and joined the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner who:
• is an experienced, outstanding Early Years Practitioner
• will support and work as part of our Early Years team
• prioritises children’s learning and welfare, forging strong relationships with parents and our wider school family
• is an inspirational and motivational Early Years Practitioner who believes in our vision and is committed to raising standards, while making learning fun and creative for all
• is a committed team player, demonstrating flexibility, co-operation and a willingness to take an active role in school life both inside and outside of the classroom
• is a reflective Early Years Practitioner who is open to new ideas
• has a cheerful disposition and a good sense of humour
• will go the extra mile, bringing something additional to the school and nursery.

For further details please refer to the application pack.

Closing date for applications: Monday 6th January - midday
Shortlisting: Wednesday 8th January 2025
Interview dates: TBC w/c Monday 13th January 2025

Post Details:
Grade: Grade 4, scale point range 4 - 6
Salary: £24,404.00 to £25,183.00 (paid pro-rata)
Contract: Fixed Term to 31/8/2025, Term Time only
Required: As soon as possible
Hours: 20.25 per week, over 3 days per week

What the school offers its staff

We can offer a welcoming school with a caring ethos, enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are actively involved in their own learning, a dedicated and experienced staff and supportive and experienced governors.

You will be joining a dedicated staff team which enjoys the support of a committed Governing body. We have a strong culture of professional development, offering opportunities for staff to continually enhance their skills and expand their knowledge. As a proactive Governing Board, we are here to both support and challenge for the good of every child in our care, their families and our staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.

All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.