Cover Supply and PPA Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 3 (SCP 7-17) 23 hours, Grade 4 (SCP 19-22) 7 hours

30 hours per week term time only

Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Somers Park promotes the highest standards for all of our children as we strive to develop critical thinkers who love learning! We are looking to appoint an exceptional cover supply Teaching Assistant to support pupil’s learning, cover the class teacher in cases of absence and teach 1 per week planned PPA cover.

For the role of a teaching assistant we are looking for somebody who:

• is successful when working collaboratively and who will contribute to a dynamic
• loves working with children!
• has strong interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents
• is able to make children think, uses high quality questioning and promotes a thirst for knowledge
• has high expectations of all children in every aspect of school life and is committed to safeguarding and well-being
• is able to enthuse and inspire children
• is successful when working collaboratively and who will contribute to a dynamic and hardworking team

Our school:

• has pupils who are enthusiastic and highly motivated, with a love of learning, and who thrive in a creative and challenging atmosphere
• has strong and supportive middle and senior leaders
• is committed to supporting continuous professional development
• has a team of staff that is recognised for its enthusiastic, friendly and rigorous approach to teaching and learning
• has parents and carers who are supportive and ambitious for their children
• has spacious premises and lovely grounds providing an excellent learning environment

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact our recruitment coordinator, Claire Evans, in the school office on 01684 572949 or via email cevans@metacademies.org.uk to arrange a convenient date and time or for further details and an application pack.

Mercian Educational Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safety of its students and therefore this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.

Closing date: Tuesday 14th December 2021, 9.00 am.
Interviews: Week beginning Thursday 16th December 2021