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Teaching Assistant/Midday Supervisor

Swaffham CofE Primary Academy, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7EA

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• Start date details

  As soon as possible or January 2023

• Closing date

  4 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 December 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Teaching Assistant = 16.25 and MSA = 5 hrs per week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TA = Scale D, MSA = Scale A

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who can bring a positive attitude, where we develop and adapt, as a team, to the needs of the children and support them to get the very best experience they can from school life.

• Are you patient and understanding?
• Are you child centred?
• Can you work well as a team?
• Are you keen to learn and develop your skill set and understanding of SEND?
• Would you like to be part of our growing, positive team where children are at the very centre of all we do?
• Do you place a great deal of importance on mental health and well-being for all?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and have a strong impact on children and their educational journey.

We are seeking someone who can:

• Support social, emotional and mental health needs
• Be a forward thinking TA with the willingness to learn, adapt and be flexible to meet the needs of all learners
• Follow direction of the teacher and in collaboration adapt provision for all pupils to access the curriculum
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of pupils while encouraging constructive relationships within the classroom
• Under the guidance and direction of the class teacher, promote positive relationships with parents/carers
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
• Support the needs of all learners to access the curriculum and make progress, under the direction of the class teacher
• Have the ability to be independent and work as part of a team
• Provide support for pupils as a one-to-one, in small groups and in whole class settings

Desirable experience:

• Working with ASD, ADHD or SEMH needs would be an advantage
• Confident and knowledgeable working with technology to support learning
• Knowledge and experience of working with pupils from EYFS to Key Stage 2

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• a friendly, welcoming, enthusiastic and committed staff team
• fantastic children who are keen to learn
• commitment to CPD and professional development with opportunities across the Trust
• the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment both within the academy and also as part of the DNEAT family of schools which includes 23 other Primary schools
• a happy and positive working environment

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 Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 223 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Swaffham CofE Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@swaffhamprimary.norfolk.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/swaffham-cofe-primary-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Swaffham CofE Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@swaffhamprimary.norfolk.sch.uk.

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