Teaching Assistant

Ref: SCH-SC'sCOE(P) M-0008
Establishment: St Christopher's C Of E (Primary) MAT Location: St Rumon's Infant School, Tavistock Salary: 16969.00 Department: School Support Staff Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 23/11/2023 12:00 Interview Date: 24/11/2023 Start Date: 30/11/2023

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: SC2

The Role

 

 

 

Teaching Assistant + Breakfast Club Assistant

 


 

Contract Term: Permanent

 

Hours: Total of 33.53 hours per week (5 days per week)

split as follows:

Breakfast Club Assistant – 5.83 hours per week

Teaching Assistant – 27.7 hours per week 

Salary:

Breakfast Club Assistant - SC 2; SCP 3.0. Actual Salary £2,760 per annum (FTE £20,812), 38 weeks per annum

Teaching Assistant – SC 3; SCP 6.0  Actual Salary £14,209 per annum (FTE £21,968), 39 weeks per annum       

 

 

Benefits

-       Local Government Pension Scheme

-       Cycle to work scheme

-       Tax Free Childcare

-       Employee Assistance Programme

 

 

Closing Date: 12:00 on Thursday 23rd November 2023

Interview Date: Friday 24th November 2023

 

 

 

 

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will be able to support our children with their learning. This role also requires you to undertake Breakfast Club Assistant duties during the before school period.

 

 Successful candidates will: -

•       Be able to assist pupils to learn and reach their full potential

•       Have high expectations and understanding of behaviour of all pupils

•       Work in partnership with the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom

•       Create and maintain a purposeful learning environment

•       Have experience of delivering interventions for children

 

 

We will offer you: -

•       Happy, enthusiastic and polite children

•       A welcoming, supportive and inclusive Christian school ethos

•       A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children

•       A commitment to high quality continued professional development

       

Please note the essential qualifications required for this role detailed in the person specification.

 

Please visit www.stchristophersmat.org for an application form. Your completed application form should be returned by email to HR@stcmat.org by 12 AM on Thursday 23rd November 2023. Interviews will be held on Friday 24th November 2023.


Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.


Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience
Desirable
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Desirable

Skills

Experience
Experience of tailoring learning and delivery to match the needs of pupils.
Desirable
Relevant Skills
Committed to working within the school’s policies and procedures adhering to safe working practices
Essential
Ability and willingness to identify own training needs and participate in training
Essential
Flexible in approach and able to meet the changing demands of the role
Essential
Ability to attend meetings outside of school hours
Essential
Personal Attributes
Be able to support our Christian Ethos
Essential
Ability to act as a role model
Essential
Personal resilience and a good sense of humour
Essential
Be highly motivated and passionate about supporting and enabling children to achieve through education and learning
Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Effective oral and written communication skill
Essential
Experience of general clerical/ administrative work
Essential
Good numeracy and literacy skills.
Essential
Experience in a relevant discipline.
Essential
Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.
Essential
Personal Qualities
Highly resilient with a positive outlook
Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Experience of working with/or caring for children within an educational setting
Essential
Experience of working with children who have a special educational need
Essential
Knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
Essential
Support the class teacher to ensure high standards and good progress.
Essential
Good organisational skills.
Essential
To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
Essential
Ability to complete any training associated with the role as required.
Essential
Ability to use basic ICT including computer, audio, video equipment and photocopier
Desirable
Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
Essential
Ability to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on pupil’s progress
Essential
Ability to work as part of a team
Essential
An ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and outside agencies.
Essential
1.2 Experience of working with childrfen with SEND / additional needs.
Skilled practitioner in SEMH and cognitive + learning areas of SEN
Desirable

Related Documents

Person Specification Teaching Assistant Person Specification.pdf Download
Job Description Teaching Assistant Job Description.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.


Our safeguarding policy can be accessed via the below link:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/3/safeguarding


Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.


If you have any problems applying


If you experience any problems submitting your application, please contact the FACE-Ed team on 01924 907319 during office hours (8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday).


If you have any questions related to the position please contact the HR Team on hr@stcmat.org.

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