Teaching Assistant and Mealtime Assistant

Ref: SCH-SC'sCOE(P) M-0067
Establishment: St Christopher's C Of E (Primary) MAT Location: St Sidwell's CofE Primary School, Exeter Salary: 14556.00 Department: School Support Staff Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 02/02/2024 09:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: 01/03/2024

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2024) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 27.50 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: SC Grade 2 Scale point 3

The Role

Teaching Assistant – Level 2 and Mealtime Assistant, St Sidwell’s CofE Primary School  

 

Contract Term: Fixed term, starting in January 2024 and ending on 3s1t August 2024, pending further review.

 

 

Teaching Assistant

Hours: 22.5 hours per week: 5 days a week

Salary: SC-2. NJC points 3. Salary £22,737 FTE Actual £11,945

Term Time only – 39 weeks per annum

 

Mealtime Assistant

Hours: 5 hours per week: 5 days a week

Salary: SC-1. NJC points 2. Salary £22,366 FTE Actual £2,611

Term Time only – 39 weeks per annum

 

 

 

 

Annual Leave: Taken outside of term time and paid pro-rata throughout the year (no annual leave to be taken during term time) 

Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme

 

Are you passionate about making a difference to children’s lives?

Do you want to work in a happy school that puts children at the heart of all we do?

Then we want to hear from you! We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant and Mealtime Assistant to join our friendly and hard-working team.

St Sidwell’s is a happy, thriving and successful one form entry Primary School and Nursery, located in the heart of Exeter City Centre, with committed staff and pupils who are eager to learn. Our school has a strong Christian ethos, a belief in the importance of community and a commitment to excellence for all. We all embrace, encourage and celebrate diversity.

 

Your role will be to support the learning of different pupils. You will have had some previous experience in working with children and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike, encouraging everyone to be the ‘best that they can be’. At lunchtime, we are looking for Mealtime Assistant who will assist in securing the safety and welfare of pupils during the midday break.


Our school is part of the St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust family of nineteen schools, where staff benefit from collaborative partnerships with other schools and a commitment to continuous professional development. Their central team provide support in working alongside our leaders and staff, working together to ensure our school is successful and a wonderful place of learning for both pupils and staff.



To apply please complete the application form, which can be found on Vacancies | St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust (stchristophersmat.org) by 9AM on Friday 2nd February 2024. Interviews will be held on Friday 9th February 2024. Please let us know age phase and subject specialisms in your application.

 

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.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies





 


Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential

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

Related Documents

TA Person Specification TA SID Person Specification.pdf Download
TA Job Description TA SID Job Description.pdf Download
MTA Person Specification MTA SID Person Specification.pdf Download
MTA Job Description MTA SID 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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