Teaching Assistant

Location

Bristol | United Kingdom

Job description

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only. Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm. (Fewer hours will be considered for the right candidate).
Salary: Hay 9 (£19,063 - £20,767 per annum).
This is a fixed term post until 31st August 2025 subject to a staffing review.
We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant who has a passion for inclusion. At Coniston Primary School, we are very proud of our work in providing a caring, nurturing inclusive approach to ensure all children have access to a high-quality education within the classroom. We also provide social and emotional developmental support for all of our children through bespoke wellbeing sessions and the Thrive programme. We believe that inclusion is about removing barriers for all children to empower them to take part in everyday school life alongside their peers and the role of the Teaching Assistant is crucial in enabling this.
During the latest Ofsted inspection December 2019, we were judged as Good. The excellent standard that we deliver for the pupils within our school has been recognised by other external agencies and we provide support to other schools within and beyond South Gloucestershire for a number of areas which include; pastoral and behaviour, teaching and learning and curriculum development. All of this work, has been driven by our enthusiasm and determination to provide the best opportunities for all children who attend Coniston Primary School.
We can also offer:
• Enthusiastic and well-motivated children with outstanding behaviour
• An experienced Head Teacher who is committed to providing the best opportunities for all children within our school community
• A supportive Deputy Head and Inclusion Lead
• A team of outstanding Class Teachers and Teaching assistants
• An Instructional coaching model for professional development
• Training in Emotion coaching, Trauma informed practice and Thrive
• Supportive staff and governors
If you want to be part of our team then please read the job description and personal specification attached. We would strongly advise visiting the school beforehand so you can get a feel of everything that we are about.Full safeguarding checks, including DBS, safeguarding and prevent training will be need to be completed. With 2 full supportive references provided. Closing Date: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 16th April 2024
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Some roles may need to comply with the Childcare Act 2006, and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 where additional disclosure of information will be required.

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