Teaching Assistant

To start January 2024

 15 hours per week, term time only

The South East Stafford Academy Trust has a vacancy for a part time, temporary, Teaching Assistant,  based at Leasowes Primary School.

Leasowes Primary is recognised as an outstanding school by Ofsted and is part of an exiting venture, alongside Barnfields Primary School, as part of the South East Stafford Academy Trust. Leasowes is a large, extremely successful school, committed to fostering a lifelong love of learning. We strive for every child to reach their full potential and develop strong values that enable them to grow and thrive in our ever changing society.

We are seeking an outstanding Teaching Assistant 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 to go above and beyond to impact out school.

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate:

• Strong literacy and maths skills

• Flexibility to work with all year 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

Leasowes is able to offer a supportive community or parents and Governors, delightful children who are willing to learn, a thriving working environment and a robust programme of continuing professional development. It is essential that candidates wholeheartedly believe in and embrace our school values, as they form the core foundations of everything we achieve at Leasowes.

Visits to the school are encouraged and will take place on Monday 13 November at 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Please contact the school to make an appointment.

Closing date: Friday 1 December 2023 at 12 noon

Interviews will be held on Monday 4 December 2023.

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. This role will entail working in regulated activity. 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. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

SESAT is committed to adhering to General Data Protection Regulations implemented in May 2018.

Applications should be emailed to bursar@leasowes.staffs.sch.uk