Teaching Assistant

Ref: SCH-SC'sCOE(P) M-0165
Establishment: MTW - St Matthew's CE Primary and Nursery Academy Location: Plymouth Salary: 13,538 Department: School Support Staff Job Type: Part Time Key Stage: Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Closing Date: 27/08/2024 09:00 Interview Date: Week Commencing 2nd September 2025 Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2025) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 25.50 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: STC - NJC | SCP3 - SCP2

The Role

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

St Matthew’s Primary and Nursery Academy, Derriford  

Contract Term: Fixed term until 31st August 2025

Hours: 25.5 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30am – 3:30pm, Fridays 8:30 – 3:00pm.

Salary: SC2 NJC points 3 Actual Salary £13,538 (FTE £22,737)

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

Deadline for application: 9am on Tuesday 27th August 2024

Start: September as soon as pre-employment checks have been completed

Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd September 2024

 

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our collaborative academy, which is committed to developing our great team, centred around letting your light shine. This is an exciting opportunity to join St Matthew’s, Derriford, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust. As part of your role, you will be providing general support as well as working 1 to 1 with individual pupils and assisting the teachers. You will also carry out some playground duties.


St Matthew’s Primary and Nursery Academy currently has around 500 pupils, who enjoy their learning in a modern, spacious and well-equipped building and supported by dedicated, caring and driven staff who will stop at nothing to ensure that each and every one of them is enabled to let their light shine. 


We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who are committed to helping young people achieve their full potential. They will have had previous experience in working with children and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.


To apply to this role please click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of this advert.


If you have any issues applying for this role please contact HR via hr@stcmat.org


Applications need to be completed by 9am on Tuesday 27th August 2024. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 2nd September 2024.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.


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, for all shortlisted applicants. 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 A - C or equivalent
Essential
GCSE English 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
1.2 Experience of working with childrfen with SEND / additional needs.
Skilled practitioner in SEMH and cognitive + learning areas of SEN
Desirable

Related Documents

Job Description TA2 Teaching Assistant Level 2 JD.pdf Download
Person Specification TEACHI~1.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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