Inspirational KS1 Teaching Assistant required at Veritas Primary Academy

 

Post: KS1 Teaching Assistant

 

Hours: 35 hours per week, Term time only (39 weeks; 38 weeks + 5 Inset Days)

 

Salary:  Grade 5, Point 6-9, £20,043 - £21,269 per annum (pro rata annual salary £16,094.20 – £17,078.66)

Start Date: September 2022

Contract Type: Permanent          

 

Are you looking to forge a career within a pioneering and values-driven family of schools? Do you want to belong to a national professional learning community, with opportunities for growth, development and career progression? Are you driven to enable all children to succeed? If so, this role could be for you!

 

Veritas Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, innovative and passionate KS1 Classroom Teaching Assistant to join our team on our remarkable journey in contributing to the achievement of our vision to ensuring all children reach their full potential.

 

Veritas Primary Academy is a bright and vibrant two form entry school for children aged 3 to 11 years old that opened its doors in September 2015. We are a very friendly school where we aim to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all children.  We set high expectations for our children both behaviorally and academically and offer a wide range of creative, inspirational lessons through all areas of the curriculum. Our children are encouraged to become confident, caring and articulate and to use their abilities to the full.

 

We are part of the REAch2 Academy Trust family and foster close links with other schools throughout the Trust aiming to share resources, facilities and expertise to ensure the best teaching and learning possible.

 

The successful candidate will need to hold a NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent qualification and have experience of working in Key Stage 1. Candidates should also;

 

• Have a flexible approach to working. Work well within a team. Display initiative and ability to work independently. Be enthusiastic and dynamic. Be reliable with a sense of commitment. Be an excellent practitioner. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils, including delivering specific parts of the curriculum to groups of pupils if required, and assessing pupils’ progress and reporting it to the Class Teacher. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress, including attending relevant meetings such as statutory reviews. Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.

• Demonstrate excellent Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills. Effectively communicate and liaise directly with parents . Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records, including observations and assessments. Support pupils with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills. Support the class when going to specialist lessons during teachers’ PPA time including PE and music. Prepare and present displays of pupils' work. Support class teachers in photocopying, laminating, preparing resources and other tasks in order to support teaching. Cover Class Teacher release time as and when required. Undertake other duties from time to time as instructed by the Class Teacher or Phase Lead.

In return we can offer:

 

• Excellent CPD and a supportive working environment.

• Excellent Leadership, Teaching and Support Staff. A school that provides a strong culture of collaboration and support together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.  A vibrant and dynamic workplace. Continuous training and development opportunities. The chance to network and develop links with colleagues within the trust.

We would like to hear from anyone who feels they can motivate, inspire and challenge pupils to achieve their very best and want to be a memorable chapter of the children’s learning story.

 

How to apply: Application packs can be found on our school website- www.veritasprimaryacademy.com or requested from Victoria Mills, Business Manager by email- recruitment@veritasprimaryacademy.com

 

Closing Date: Completed applications should be received by no later than 12pm Monday 11^th July 2022

 

By Post to:  Victoria Mills, Veritas Primary Academy, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0FL

 

Or by Email: recruitment@veritasprimaryacademy.com

 

REAch2 Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment.  Applicants are requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.

 

Candidates will be notified by Wednesday 13^th July 2022 if they have been shortlisted for interview.

 

Interview Date and Task Completion: Week commencing 18^th July 2022

 

Start Date: September 2022 (we will consider applicants who have notice periods that may require a later start)

 

Veritas Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory written references.