Teaching Assistant

1:1 Teaching Assistant at St Leonard's CofE Primary School  

Contract Term: as soon as possible from 24^th Feb – tied to the attendance of the child

Hours: 31hrs per week (8:25am – 3:10pm with 30 mins for lunch)

Salary: Grade SC2 – Scale point 3 -5 – Actual Salary £16,948 to £17,487 (FTE £24,027 to £24,790)

Term Time only – 38 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: 9am Wednesday 5^th February 2025

Interview: Monday 10^th February 2025

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join us at St Leonard's CofE Primary School, in Exeter, which is part of the St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust.

The role is to work full-time with a 5-year-old boy who has an Education Health Care Plan with Communication and Interaction needs, global developmental delay and sensory issues. This means he is mainly non-verbal, requires support with toileting and requires adult supervision at all times. He likes to have people around him with a space and time to focus on activities he likes doing. He has remained in with our Reception children, where the provision currently suits him best. Ideally, you will have had previous experience of working with children with global developmental delay, autism/social communication and sensory processing differences.

St Leonard's CofE Primary School currently has around 610 pupils, set on a large plot, the school benefits from large open spaces for children to engage with learning outdoors, whilst having plenty of space to enjoy break and lunch times with friends. The school has experienced continued growth and success, and is proud to serve the community with links to the local church and charities. The staff at St Leonard's CofE Primary School are a positive, hard-working team, dedicated to being the ‘best that they can be’.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.

Please click the apply now button at the top of this advert to apply.

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 Wednesday 5th February 2025. Interviews will be held on Monday 10th February 2025.

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

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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.