Teaching Assistant – Permanent
Castleford Townville Infants' School, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3QJThis job expired on 30 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
30 October 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: 27.50 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 4
Teaching Assistant – Permanent job summary
Townville Infant School is looking to appoint a KS1 practitioner to join our forward thinking and hardworking team.
If you have a desire to be an outstanding Teaching Assistant and provide the best possible learning experiences for young children so that they are able to fulfil their greatest potential, this role could be the one for you!
The successful candidate will:
Have a good understanding of, and experience of working in, KS1 and/or Early Years.
Be an excellent practitioner, enthusing and inspiring children.
Recognise and value the role children play in their own learning and development.
Be able to support the class teacher effectively ensuring a positive impact on pupil progress and productivity.
Have a keen interest in supporting children through provision-based enquiry.
Have a high expectation of attainment and behaviour.
Understand and value the importance of their role in the wider picture of whole school improvement.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Work effectively as part of a team.
Have the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with parents.
Be committed to undertaking professional development to support their role.
Have a positive and enthusiastic disposition.
In return we offer:
A place on a forward-thinking team.
A child-centred approach
Support of a strong, caring staff and governor team committed to children's success and the continued success of our school.
Positive, happy and enthusiastic children.
Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
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 Castleford Townville Infants' School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 140 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- townville@townville.wakefield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01977 554185
Our school has approximately 161 pupils on roll who are taught by staff that are enthusiastic, energetic and committed to their roles. Together, we ensure that the children are always the focus of school life and are valued both as individuals and as part of the school community.
Our school focuses on promoting all aspects of each child's development including academic, physical, social and spiritual development - thus laying down strong foundations for future progress. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that is challenging, stimulating, enjoyable and fun, as we believe that exciting learning opportunities enhance progress. Above all, we want all our children to be happy and enjoy their time with us.
Arranging a visit to Castleford Townville Infants' School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email townville@townville.wakefield.sch.uk.
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