Teaching Assistant and Meal Time Assistant

Ref: SCH-SC'sCOE(P) M-0230 30 day(s) remaining
Establishment: PET - St Peter's CE (VA) Junior School Location: Plymouth Salary: 7248 Department: School Support Staff Job Type: Part Time Key Stage: Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Closing Date: 20/01/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 27/01/2025 Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 13.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: MTA- SC2, scp2 & TA - SC2, scp 3 - 5

The Role

Part Time Teaching Assistant and Meal Time Assistant

 St Peter’s CofE Junior Primary School



Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: Two days per week as per below:

TA – 11 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - 8:30am – 12:00pm and 1:30pm – 15:50pm

MTA – 2 hours per week, 38 weeks per year- 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Salary: TA - Grade SC2, SCP 3-5 Actual Salary £6,171 (FTE £24,027)

              MTA - Grade SC1, SCP 2 Actual Salary £1,077 (FTE £23,656)

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 20th January 2025

Interview Date: Monday 27th January 2025


Do you believe in children learning in a stimulating, enabling environment? Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Do you want to be part of an ambitious school with a supportive team in a fantastic location? If this sounds like you, make the move to St Peters Church of England Junior School. We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant and Meal Time Assistant to join our team for two days per week.  

 

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  

 

To apply please click the 'Apply Now' link on the top of this advert.


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


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.

 

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

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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PET - St Peter's CE (VA) Junior School

St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School
School Close, Greenlands Estate
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 9HW

Hannah Richardson

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