Teaching Assistant & Midday Supervisor Vacancy

Melbourn Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2024 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 October 2024

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 (Can be done as a job share): 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Named child contract) Full-time 8.40-3.35pm. 32 hours per week. (30mins unpaid lunch) 29.5 hours Pay scale level 2 (point 5) £12.73 per hour. Contract includes 30-minutes per day midday supervisor contract (2.5 hours pay scale level 1C (Point 2) £11.59 per hour). Monday to Friday (Term time only, 38 weeks)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Named child contract
• Hourly rate: TA £12.73per hour and MDS £11.59 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

This post will initially be working with children with limited or no verbal communication as yet. We are looking for people who:

• want to make a difference to the lives of children

• are calm, caring and patient

• have high expectations of themselves and children • are able to demonstrate a good standard of education

• are able to communicate at all levels with children and staff

• are excited to support children with a high level of Special Educational Needs who are just beginning their education journey.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• a friendly and supportive staff team

• happy and motivated children who are keen to learn

• Training and development opportunities

• an exciting opportunity to be part of a school on its journey to excellence

Further details about the role

Melbourn Primary School is a warm and welcoming school on the Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border. We are located in the beautiful village of Melbourn, just a short car journey or only a 15-minute train ride from Cambridge city centre and with good transport links in to London.

We care deeply about our children and providing the very best for them. We are passionate about providing a nurturing environment not just for our children, but for all of our staff. Our school ethos shines through all that we do, and we are excited to be expanding our team here at Melbourn Primary School. We look forward to hearing from you!

Commitment to safeguarding

Melbourn Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to nmulvey@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

MPS Teaching Assistant (specific children) Level 2 Person Specification - July 2018.pdf - 205 KB (opens in new tab)

MPS Teaching Assistant Level 2 Job Description - July 2018.pdf - 247 KB (opens in new tab)

About Melbourn Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 393 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Melbourn Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: nmulvey@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01763 223457
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/melbourn-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Melbourn Primary school is a warm and welcoming school on the Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border with approximately 400 children in 14 classes. Our children are friendly and enjoy learning. We believe that learning should be irresistible and we strive for excellence in all we do.

Arranging a visit to Melbourn Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nmulvey@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk.

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