Teaching Assistant
Old Newton Church of England Primary School, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4PJThis job expired on 10 June 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
10 June 2022 at 9am
Date listed
23 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week 39 weeks per year. (Term time plus 5 PD days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18933(FTE)
Teaching Assistant job summary
We are looking to appoint an experienced, dedicated teaching assistant who can work effectively across the primary phase.
You will join our friendly village primary school to undertake the responsibilities of supporting learning, progress and attainment of pupils. The position would initially be to work with children in Key Stage 1. Experience of working and supporting pupils with behaviour or learning needs is highly desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate would be;
an effective communicator with adults and children, both verbally and in writing
nurturing
understanding
able to support a diverse range of needs
adaptable
able to contribute to assessments
keen to be part of a team to support the general smooth running of our school
willing to learn new skills
familiar with using basic IT
able to follow plans and work using own initiative
able to adhere to policies and procedures
able to maintain confidentiality
able to work in an HLTA role if needed
proficient to grade C / level 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent
willing to continue their own professional development by attending training sessions, eg; first aid.
While previous school based experience is highly desirable, with experience of working with children, providing interventions, working 1:1 with individuals, or small groups or whole class situations, it is not essential.
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At Old Newton Primary School we believe that our children flourish personally, socially and academically through learning based upon our Christian Values and our Learner Habits.
The successful candidate will be joining a strong, talented and committed team of teaching and non-teaching staff; working in a well-resourced and attractive environment with friendly and enthusiastic pupils who have a love of learning.
We can offer:
- a thriving and vibrant school moving rapidly from strength to strength
- a forward thinking leadership team
- enthusiastic, happy and well behaved children who are eager to learn and succeed
- a team of highly supportive and experienced colleagues who enjoy working together
- very supportive Governing Body, PTA and parents
- excellent professional development opportunities
- a well resourced school in beautiful grounds
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this role further with you so, please contact the school on 01449 673257 or email oldnewton@tilian.org.uk to speak to the head teacher with any queries or questions that you may have. Visits to the school are encouraged.
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 Old Newton Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 86 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- oldnewton@tilian.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01449 673257
Old Newton is a highly regarded, ambitious and creative school in the Tilian Partnership Multi- Academy Trust. We are set in a small village 2 miles north of Stowmarket and currently have 87 pupils on roll. Our accommodation comprises of a mix of traditional Victorian buildings and a sympathetic modern extension. We are fortunate to have extensive outdoor grounds and our own forest school area.
We enjoy close links with our local church and our Christian values are central to our day to day lives in school.
Arranging a visit to Old Newton Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email oldnewton@tilian.org.uk.
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