Location
Crawley, West Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
Teaching Assistant
Required as soon as possible
32.5 hours per week, (8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday, Term time only)
SLT support payscale grade C, pro rata of £22,737 - £23,114 fte (actual starting salary £16,745.50 - £17,023.15 based on 32.5 hours per week) Part time applications are welcome
Woodgate Primary School is committed to providing the highest quality learning for all children. We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and enthusiastic teaching assistant.
The successful candidate will:
Have experience of working with groups of children;
Be able to support pupils to access the curriculum within a mainstream class;
Be expected to deliver intervention programmes to groups of children.
Have a passion and motivation for improving the lives of all children;
Have an optimistic attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job;
Demonstrate versatility, tact, commitment and the ability to use initiative;
Be patient and able to stay calm and listen and value childrens views;
Be able to work as part of a team and be expected to contribute to its development;
Have the ability to strictly maintain confidentiality;
Be suitably qualified for the post of Teaching Assistant i.e. to have good basic literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or above) and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Have experience of some behaviour management techniques.
In return we can offer you:
Wonderful children who thrive in a high quality learning culture;
Skilled and friendly colleagues who strive to do the best for the children in their care;
A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other.
Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour or to discuss the role further please contact the school office: 01444 461329 or
[email protected]. Alternatively, further information and an application form are available on our website. Please email your completed application form and covering letter to
[email protected].
We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Safeguarding: Woodgate Primary Academy provides a safe and secure environment for children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available to view on our website. References will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview so that any relevant issues arising can be taken up during the interview. The interview will include questions about safeguarding children. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you subscribe to the DBS update service please bring your certificate to the interview. By providing your certificate, you give us consent to check your certificate if offered the job.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will carry out online searches on any publicly available information for all shortlisted candidates. Any concerns identified may be explored further as part of the interview process. By applying for a role at Woodgate Primary Academy, you are agreeing to these checks being undertaken.
Closing date and shortlisting: Wednesday 13th March, 12pm
Interviews: TBC
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