Teaching Assistant - Level 3

St George's CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3RX

9 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Part time: 26.25 Hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: Starting salary £14,645 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a vacancy for a passionate and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive school. You will have previous experience working with children across the primary age range and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike. We are looking for someone who can work in partnership with the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, assisting pupils to learn and reach their full potential. An understanding of trauma informed/ relational approaches would also be beneficial along with delivering interventions. If you have high expectations and understanding of behaviour of all pupils, experience of delivering interventions for children and can create and maintain a purposeful learning environment, we would welcome your application to be part of our successful and hardworking team.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tax Free Childcare
Employee Assistance Programme

St George’s Church of England Primary Academy is a small school with a village feel and a beautiful locality near to the Royal William Yard and Firestone Bay. Our strong Christian Ethos helps to create a warm, calm atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our high achievements in all senses of the word and our child centred incisive approach. The Academy is part of St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 19 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration

Further details about the role

Closing Date: Midday on Friday 11th October

Interview Date: Wednesday 16th October

Start Date: As soon as possible

Please submit your application via our Face-Ed application portal: https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies

The details of this vacancy and a link to Face-Ed application portal can be found on our website:www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

If you have any further questions applying for this role, please contact the people Team (HR) via people@stcmat.org

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

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.