Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

The Mary Bassett Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 November 2024

• Closing date

  13 October 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,737.00 - £23,114.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant (Level 3) job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and aspiring individual to join our school. This is a term time only role on a permanent basis.

We are a fully inclusive school and proud to follow ‘The Mary Bassett Way’. Our school is welcoming and happy and we all aim to be the best we can be whilst helping each other to achieve great things. The children make positive behaviour choices and enjoy a creative curriculum with real life opportunities provided to enhance their learning experience. We are lucky to have a beautiful site with many opportunities for outdoor learning throughout all year groups. We have high expectations for our children, whilst at the same time providing a calm and caring environment where all children are nurtured and supported.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive outlook, ensuring children's well-being is at the forefront of your actions.
• Demonstrate a passion for helping children reach their full potential.
• Have experience working with primary school-aged children.

Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency in ICT.
• Initiative and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Capability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, meeting demands and deadlines.
• Flexibility in approach and thinking.

We Offer:

• A vibrant and friendly atmosphere.
• Welcoming and supportive staff.
• A dedicated leadership team.
• Various staff benefits and incentives, including discounted wrap-around care fees and complimentary refreshments.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The Mary Bassett Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 353 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Mary Bassett Lower School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-mary-bassett-lower-school (opens in new tab)

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