Full Time Teaching Assistant

The Role

Full time Level 2 Teaching Assistant

St Matthew’s Primary and Nursery Academy, Derriford  

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week,

Salary: SC2 NJC points 3 Actual Salary £18,234 (32.5 hours per week) (FTE £24,027)

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 Thursday 28^th November 2024

Start: January 2025

Interview Date:  3^rd December 2024

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our collaborative academy. We would like someone who is committed to joining and developing our great team, where ‘letting your light shine’ is at the heart of all we do. This is an exciting opportunity to join St Matthew’s, Derriford, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust. Your role will include providing general classroom support as well as supporting 1 to 1 with individual pupils at times and assisting the teachers. You will also carry out some playtime and lunchtime duties as part of your role.  

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 a candidate 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 and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.

To arrange a tour of the school please contact the school on 01752 395969 or via email on SMPA.office@stcmat.org

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

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9:00am on Thursday 28^th November 2024. Interviews will be held on the 3^rd December 2024.

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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