Teaching Assistant

Ref: SCH-SC'sCOE(P) M-0109 1 day(s) remaining

Establishment: TID - Tidcombe Primary School Location: Tidcombe, Tiverton Salary: 15,650 Department: School Support Staff Job Type: Part Time

Closing Date: 10/05/2024 09:00 Interview Date: 15/05/2024 Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2025) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 30.25 Weeks per Year: 38.000 Pay Grade: STC - NJC | SCP2

The Role

Teaching Assistant – Tidcombe Primary School

Level 2 - Teaching Assistant

Contract: Fixed term until 31^st August 2025 – 30.25 hours per week

Salary: STC Grade 2, NJC Points 3 - 6 Actual Salary £15,650 (FTE £22,737)

Term Time: 38 weeks per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 10^th May

Interview Date: Wednesday 15^th May

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our collaborative academy, which is dedicated to developing our great team, centred around humility and respect. This is an exciting opportunity to join Tidcombe Primary School, in Tiverton, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust.

Tidcombe Primary School boasts a ‘good’ Ofsted rating. It is dedicated to embracing the arts and physical education, to deliver a rich curriculum entwined with day trips, sports and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Their values of empathy, aspiration, resilience, confidence and enquiry are embedded into the culture of the school, and they are well regarded within the community.

If you are someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential then we would be really interested in hearing from you. 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.

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

If you have any issues applying for this role, please contact HR via hr@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9am on Friday 15^th May 2024. Interviews will be held during the Wednesday 15^th May 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

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent		Essential

Skills

Qualifications
To possess GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade A*- C or a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy or CSE Grade 1 in English and Mathematics or equivalent recent experience	Essential
Good numeracy and literacy skills.	Essential
Level 2 qualification in Teaching and Learning or equivalent recent experience	Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.	Desirable
Experience in a relevant discipline.	Essential
Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety, equal opportunities and confidentiality	Essential
Experience of working with children with SEN, cognition and learning difficulties or behaviour difficulties.	Desirable
Effective oral and written communication skill	Essential
Personal Attributes
Willing to undertake necessary training relevant to the role	Desirable
Empathy with young people facing barriers to their learning	Essential
Calmness and patience with young people	Essential
A commitment to helping young people achieve through education and learning	Essential
Personal resilience and a good sense of humour	Essential
Flexibility and creativity in thinking and practical work	Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Ability to work as part of a team	Essential
Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities	Essential
Ability to use basic ICT including computer, audio, video equipment and photocopier	Essential
ICT Skills including word processing and use of email-internet	Essential
Ability to relate well to children.	Essential
Ability to relate well to adults.	Essential
Ability to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on pupil’s progress	Essential
Ability to successfully complete first aid training or any other training associated with the role as required.	Essential
To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school	Essential
Organisational Fit
Ability and willingness to identify own training needs and participate in training.	Essential
Committed to working within the school’s policies and procedures and adhering to safe working practices.	Essential
Flexible in approach and able to meet the changing demands of the role.	Essential
Ability to attend meetings out of school hours	Essential