Teaching Assistant - Dove Bank Primary School

Required: Full time Teaching Assistant – KS1 to commence September 2022

(Previous applicants need not apply)

About us:

Dove Bank Primary School is situated in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire.  The School provides provision for children from the age of 2 to 11 years.  Governors wish to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a hardworking and committed teaching team.

The role:       KS1 Teaching Assistant – Teaching & Learning Level 3

Candidates should hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 Qualification

Salary:           GO4 £19,650 - £20,043 pro rata (term-time only)

The position is a full-time (32.5 hours per week, 8:30am to 3:30pm) fixed term 12-month contract.

The successful applicant will be working in our KS1 classes.  The role requires a flexible and creative individual with a good knowledge of working with children in a classroom support role.

We welcome applicants with experience of working with KS1.

The successful candidate will be:

• A high quality practitioner who sets and achieves high standards Flexible and adaptable to work in different situations A good team player with excellent English and Mathematical skills, good communication and the ability to support the class teacher with and other staff within school Experience of delivering Read, Write, Inc phonics would be desirable Confident to provide class cover when necessary Committed to children and their development A person who is enthusiastic and well motivated. Able to maintain a safe environment for children Able to work independently and with initiative A person with a good sense of humour Able to work with individual children and small groups Experienced at delivering interventions for either 1:1 or small groups

Start date:  September 2022

The School can offer:

A warmly and friendly atmosphere

Happy and cheerful children

Supportive leadership

High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour

Visits to the School are warmly welcomed.  Please contact Mrs. Whittaker via email office@dovebank.staffs.sch.uk to make an appointment.  Please note all visits will be subject to covid safety measures.

To apply for this post please download the application form below in the ‘Available documents Section’.

Closing Date: 6^th July by 12 noon

Interviews: Week commencing 11^th July at Dove Bank Primary School

Start Date: 5^th September 2022

All application forms should be returned directly to the school preferable via email.

School Address:

Dove Bank Primary School

Rutland Road

Kidsgrove

Staffordshire

ST7 4AP

e-mail address: office@dovebank.staffs.sch.uk

School website address: www.dovebank.staffs.sch.uk

“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.