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SalaryLevel 2 Teaching Assistant, for EYFS in the first instance
Wanted for September 2024 (or earlier if possible)
Salary scale: Grade 3 (3-4)
Permanent, term time (39 weeks), 32.5 hours per week
Elements Diocesan Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an excellent and committed Teaching Assistant to join our exceptional team. The successful candidate will be based at Christ Church C of E Primary School.
Christ Church C of E Primary School is a very popular, over-subscribed, large primary school with a nursery provision, serving our local community in Coseley. Our vision for our community is ‘Aspiring together through love’. We believe that each member of our school community is loved as a unique child of God. We want all members of our community – pupils, staff, parents and carers - to recognise their value and worth, aspiring to flourish in all aspects of their life. We aim to promote Christian education of the highest quality, with real, purposeful learning experiences which inspire and motivate all children in achieving their very best.
The successful candidate must be passionate about working with young children. We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is conscientious and compassionate and has high expectations and aspirations for all pupils. We are looking for someone who:
- Has a good understanding of child development and pedagogy
- Has high expectations and aspirations for children in their care
- Is able to motivate and inspire pupils through both 1:1 and small group work
- Is enthusiastic, resourceful and committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of pupil achievement and personal development, supporting every child to flourish in all aspects of their life
- Has experience of the needs and support strategies required to engage and motivate children in their learning
- Is willing to contribute to the life of our school and our community
- Has a commitment to their own personal and professional development
- Is able to work effectively as part of a team
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic team which shares an ambition to provide the best possible environment in which to educate our children. In return we can offer:
- A highly supportive induction period
- Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- An opportunity to be a member of our exceptionally supportive, knowledgeable and dedicated staff team
- High expectations for children and staff
Online Checks
In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2023 we will complete online searches (including publicly available social media profiles) as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks, they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified, we reserve the right to withdraw your application.
Elements Diocesan Learning Trust and Christ Church C of E Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and clearances, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. More information can be found here:
Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Elements Diocesan Learning Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers, receiving services from Elements Diocesan Learning Trust academy, irrespective of race, gender, disability, faith or religion or social and economic background. We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to each academy within the trust feels proud of their identity and able to participate fully in academy life.
If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to contribute to our school's vision of providing an outstanding education for all, then we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Miss Becky Edkins, Headteacher, on 01384 818375 if you wish to find out more about the role.
Closing Date for Applications
Monday 3rd June 2024
Interviews are expected to be on
Friday 7th June
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Attached documents
TA Person Specification.docx
TA Job Description May 2024.docx
