Teaching Assistant

Powick CofE Primary School, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4RT

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: TA Grade 2

Teaching Assistant job summary

The role will include both providing support for children in class and delivering interventions. The successful candidate will be expected to provide general classroom support when required, working alongside the classroom teacher and to deliver programmes of learning to specific individuals / small groups of pupils.

Experience of working across the primary age range is desirable although experience in specific year groups will also be considered. Applicants should state any previous experience or areas of expertise they may be able to bring to the school.

The duties and responsibilities allocated to the post will be based on the skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications of the individual appointed, which will determine the salary grade.

The successful candidates will:

- Be an effective classroom practitioner

- Be sensitive to the needs of individual learners

- Be enthusiastic and determined to make learning fun

- Have experience of leading interventions

- Be passionate about good teaching and learning

- Have good English and Maths skills

- Be responsible and resourceful

- Have relevant qualifications

- Be committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils, regardless of economic background or other need

- Have a positive, cheerful attitude

- Be able to work effectively as part of a team

- Be able to support the social and emotional development of our pupils

- Have an awareness of promoting mental health and wellbeing for all

- Be able to reflect the values of our Church school

We can offer:

- opportunity for individualised CPD and other training

- a caring, community who embody our school vision and values

- happy, well-behaved, enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and enjoy learning

- a supportive Governing Body

Powick Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure, two positive references, medical clearance and evidence of appropriate qualifications.

Visit to the school are welcome please contact the school office on office@powick.worcs.sch.uk or 01905830336 to arrange an appointment.

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.

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

About Powick CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 181 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Powick CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/powick-cofe-primary-school (opens in new tab)

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Worcester and Worcestershire