Teaching Assistant

More than one location, The Diocese Of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust

16 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
2 August 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 July 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: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Scale C

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our teaching assistants work in a variety of roles including; supporting classrooms, leading interventions, carrying out lunch duties and proving support for specific children. The successful candidate will ensure that children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment. We have great facilities and are committed to delivering a creative curriculum.

We would love to hear from you if / The successful candidate will:

If you have:

Good organisational skills
A high level of written, oral and maths skills
Ability to work as part of a team and on your own
High expectations of yourself and others
An understanding of child-initiated learning
A “muck in” and “can do” approach
A positive attitude and sense of humour

Culture and ethos:

Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time. Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.

What the school offers its staff

The Beacon Federation, part of the St. Benet’s Multi Academy Trust, is seeking to extend our teaching assistant team to ensure that we provide the best learning and support for our children. The post will be initially based at our Garboldisham C of E Primary Academy site.

We are looking for a hard- working and enthusiastic person to join our fantastic team. You may be a graduate wanting to gain experience for a career in teaching or social work. We offer opportunities for you to get an insight into working in a successful primary school 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.