Teaching Assistant
Job Start Date: To be confirmed
Contract Term: Temporary
1:1 Teaching Assistant (Year Three in the first instance)
Salary Range: TA1 (SCP 2-4): £20,441 - £21,189 pro rata per annum, £14,601.98 - £15,090.32 per annum (actual salary
27.5 hours per week, term time only, temporary contract linked to a child with an EHCP to cover a maternity leave. Plus 1.25 hours lunchtime – both posts to be worked over 5 days (Monday until Friday).
We require an energetic, enthusiastic and confident Teaching Assistant to join our happy, supportive Year Three team as soon as possible. In the main the role will involve supporting children in Year Three who have an Education, Health and Care Plans for Cognition, Learning and Medical needs. This will be under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENDCo.
As well as being familiar with the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One Stage curriculums, the successful candidate will be:
- Consistently positive, calm and patient in their approach to children;
- Committed to giving the very best support to children;
- A committed and enthusiastic team player;
- An effective communicator;
- Able to follow directions and work under their own initiative.
The Lyppard Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and verified, online checks undertaken, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Further details and application packs (job description, person specification and application form) are available on the school website or by contacting Mrs Lou Norwood at office@lyppardgrange.worcs.sch.uk or 01905 729383.
Closing date for applications is Friday 12th April 2024 @ 9am
Successful candidates will be informed on – Wednesday 17th April 2024
Interviews will be held on – Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Prospective applicants are very welcome to view the school by appointment. Please telephone the school beforehand if you would like to visit