Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant – St George’s CofE Primary Academy

Location: St George's Church of England Primary Academy. Admiralty Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth. PL1 3RX

Contract Term: Part Time, Permanent

Salary: Grade SC Level 3 – SCP 6-9 Starting salary £15,436 (FTE £25,183)

Hours: 26.25 hours per week

Term Time only: 39 weeks per year

Closing Date: Monday 24^th February 2025

Interview Date: Friday 7^th March

Start Date: As soon as possible

Benefits

·      Local Government Pension Scheme

·      Cycle to Work Scheme

·      Tax Free Childcare

·      Employee Assistance Programme

We have a vacancy for a passionate and dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive school. You will have previous experience working with children across the primary age range and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike. We are looking for someone who can work in partnership with the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, assisting pupils to learn and reach their full potential. An understanding of trauma informed/ relational approaches would also be beneficial along with delivering interventions. If you have high expectations and understanding of behaviour of all pupils, experience of delivering interventions for children and can create and maintain a purposeful learning environment, we would welcome your application to be part of our successful and hardworking team.

St George’s Church of England Primary Academy is a small school with a village feel and a beautiful locality near to the Royal William Yard and Firestone Bay. Our strong Christian Ethos helps to create a warm, calm atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our high achievements in all senses of the word and our child centred incisive approach. The Academy is part of St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration

Visits to the school are encouraged, please call the school direct on 07152 224863.

To apply, please click the 'apply here' button.

If you have any further questions applying for this role, please contact the people Team (HR) 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 

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.