Christ Church CE First School - Teaching Assistant (TA)

CHRIST CHURCH C.E. FIRST SCHOOL

Teaching Assistant (TA)

Salary: Grade 3-4 £14,096 to £14,958 (subject to experience)

Contract type: 32.5 hours per week, Term-Time only (Fixed Term until July 2022)

Closing date: Friday 1st October 2021 at midday

Interviews: Wednesday 6^th October (am)

Start date: ASAP

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, caring and creative Teaching Assistant to join our school team. We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about pupils’ learning, enjoys being with children, has a positive attitude and is able to work as part of a friendly and enthusiastic team. The position will support our Year 2 class. As such, a knowledge of Year 2 SATs would be advantageous, but not essential.

This is an important year group within the school and the ideal candidate will have experience of working with young children with a range of abilities. You will need to have experience of teaching phonics and an understanding of reading progression.

The care and wellbeing of our pupils is a high priority and our children are enthusiastic and hardworking.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

You will need:

• Recent and relevant experience of working with children across the primary age range, 3 – 11 years. Experience of working with children with special educational needs would be an advantage. 
• Flexibility and adaptability in the role, you may be working with a whole class, a small group or individual children 
• A desire and enthusiasm to make a difference for our children with a caring and approachable nature
• High expectations for all pupils 
• To be highly motivated, have strong team work skills and be able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents
• Educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent with passes including English and Maths at Grade C (Grade 4) or above.

We can offer:

• A happy, vibrant and welcoming school
• Motivated children who are excited about their learning
• A supportive and committed leadership team 
• A commitment to professional development for all staff

This is a fixed term appointment until July 2022 in the first instance.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch. To find out more or to arrange to visit the school please contact Mrs Degg on: 01785 336545 or email: office@christchurch-stone.staffs.sch.uk

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide