Teaching Assistant

Thornhill Primary School, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PE

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2nd September 2024

• Closing date

  7 May 2024 at 1pm

• Date listed

  28 March 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: Salary will be dependant on experience

Teaching Assistant job summary

Thornhill Primary School is on an exciting journey of expansion and growth. It is anticipated that the school will continue to grow over the next four years opening new and additional classes every academic year. Our ambition to be the 'heart of our community' has given us the passion and drive to change and adapt as our neighbourhood continues to grow.

We have a dedicated team of teachers, TAs and support staff, who together, have created a supportive, friendly, enriching and nurturing environment which enables all children to feel valued and safe. Our children are well behaved children who are enthusiastic and ready to learn.

We are looking to appoint a TA in our Nursery setting who is keen to progress and flourish to join our supportive team. You must be passionate and creative and always have children at the heart of everything you do.

Visits to our school are welcomed.

Closing date - Tuesday 7th May at 12 noon

Interview date - Tuesday 14th May - Wednesday 15th May

Our school is committed to safeguarding children; the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check and references will be sought before interview.

The school may also carry out an online search including social media,

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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

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Using the application form

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

About Thornhill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 294 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Thornhill Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornhill-primary-school-dunstable (opens in new tab)

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