Teaching Assistant

The Role

Level 2 Teaching Assistant –

St Marychurch CofE Primary School, Torquay

Fixed Term Contract Until 31.08.2025  – 26.25hrs/week 39 weeks per annum – Grade SC2 SCP3 – starting salary £13,936 (FTE £22,737)

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: Thursday 17^th October 2024

Interview: Monday 21^st October 2024

Benefits:

Visit our website to get the full benefit details on Our Benefits - St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust (stchristophersmat.org)

-       Local Government Pension Scheme

-       Cycle to work scheme

-       Tax Free Childcare

-       Employee Assistance Programme

Are you ready to make a difference to individual lives, supporting learning and community? We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide support in classroom.

You will be joining a collaborative academy, which is dedicated to developing our great team, centred around humility and respect.

As a Teaching Assistant for St Marychurch CofE Primary School in Torquay, you will work under the guidance of teaching staff with an agreed system of supervision, to implement work/care/support programmes in or out of the classroom to enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teachers in the management of pupils.

St Marychurch CofE Primary and Nursery School is led by a newly appointed Headteacher, Mrs Bruten. Children are encouraged and given opportunities to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. The staff at St Marychurch CofE Primary and Nursery School strive to attain the very highest standards in Maths and English, whilst encouraging their pupils to become aspirational, responsible, creative and spiritual citizens.

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

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

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.

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