Teaching Assistant
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4PEThis job expired on 11 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
11 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 31 hours 25 mins per week. 6 hours 15 mins per day 8:30 to 3:20
Contract type
- Fixed term - 3 months
Pay scale
- G4
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- have high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour
- strive to play their part in making learning fun and exciting
- have strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills
- have a good standard of English and numeracy, GCSE grade A to C or equivalent in both subject areas
- play a role in the wider life of the school
- value learning outside the classroom
- have experience of working within a school environment.
What the school offers its staff
At our school the successful candidate will benefit from:
- a school with a Christian ethos with close links with the local church
- friendly and well-behaved children
- a dedicated and supportive Staff Team and Governors who care passionately about our school and the local community
- a strong community ethos
- a high-quality learning environment with excellent resources and facilities
- a strong commitment to CPD
Further information about the job
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 Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 247 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- j.chambers@stmaryswakefield.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01924303625
St. Mary’s is a church school, in the heart of our community, with a strong Christian ethos which is woven throughout all aspects of school life. We hold is a strong belief that all members of our school community are unique and have diverse gifts and talents which deserve to be nurtured and celebrated. Collectively, we work to ensure all feel valued, develop a positive sense of self-worth and a realisation that all can aspire to fulfil their dreams and ambitions. We believe that it is important that children are encouraged to widen their vision and expectations and so, out of classroom visits and experiences play a key role in our school, helping to ensure that the children leave school with happy memories of every school day.
St Mary’s Primary School is situated within walking distance of the centre of the City of Wakefield in a socially deprived area. The school is a Church Aided Primary School with a strong Christian ethos. It has close links to the parish of East Wakefield. Many of the children are from Muslim families, Eastern European and African backgrounds. The school is well regarded and parents speak warmly of its provision.
The school caters for children from 2 - 11 years. There are currently 245 pupils on the school roll including part-time pupils in Lower Foundation Stage. Many of our children speak English as an Additional Language. We work closely with various groups to enhance provision for children. We have developed stronger partnerships with other EAL schools in the district and other CE (VA) Primary Schools. Through these partnerships we work together to address specific issues for our schools.
St Mary’s is actively involved with the local community and we encourage parental engagement and interaction
Arranging a visit to Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.chambers@stmaryswakefield.co.uk.
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