Teaching Assistant with some 1:1 Support - Barnfields Primary School

The South East Stafford Academy Trust
c/o Barnfields Primary School
Lansdowne Way
Stafford
ST17 4RD
Email: headteacher@barnfields.staffs.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr Graham Ball
Grade 4 point 5- £19,312 Actual: £13,537

Required for September 2021

Teaching Assistant (26.25 hours per week, term time only, temporary until 21 July 2022)

Barnfields Primary is recognised as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted, and is on an exciting venture, alongside Leasowes Primary, as part of the South East Stafford Academy Trust.

At Barnfields, we have high expectations of all our children, both academically and socially. Our vision is driven by our school motto of 'Believe and Achieve'. Academic excellence runs alongside sporting and artistic excellence. Job Reference Number (Office Use Only)

The whole child is nurtured as positive wellbeing is encouraged and supported, enabling them to make outstanding progress across the curriculum. This learning is underpinned by strong values (reflection, respect, positivity, responsibility and resilience) that encourage and guide the children through the rest of their academic journey and as citizens of the future.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant (subject to pre-employment clearance) who has a passion for supporting teaching and learning in an enthusiastic and inspirational manner. We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is committed to providing the very best outcomes for children, who has the drive to continually improve and evolve their practice and go above and beyond to impact our school.

The role will have a particular focus on working one-to-one with a child every morning, enabling them to access the curriculum individually and alongside their peers. The successful candidate will then be working alongside class teachers in the afternoon, supporting groups of children with their learning.

The role will require the successful candidate to demonstrate:
 Strong literacy and numeracy skills
 Flexibility to work with all age groups
 Excellent organisational skills
 Excellent communication skills
 A kind, caring and nurturing approach to the children
 A high standard of professional conduct
 The ability to work effectively under the guidance of the teacher
 The willingness to take part in all aspects of school life

In return, we can offer a supportive community of parents and Governors and delightful children who are willing to learn. It is essential that candidates wholeheartedly believe in and embrace our school values, as they form the core foundations of everything we achieve at Barnfields.

To apply for this post, download the application pack below in the ‘Available Documents’ section.
SESAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more

SESAT is committed to adhering to General Data Protection Regulations implemented in May 2018.
Applications should be emailed to headteacher@barnfields.staffs.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday 27 August at 12:00 midday
Interviews to take place on Tuesday 31 August