Teaching Assistant - TA2 - Primary Phase

JOB TITLE: TA2 – Primary Phase
FTE/HOURS: 39 weeks per year, 32.5 hours per week
PAY: Grade F, Points 7-10. Starting salary of £18,272.84 per annum, based on hours and working weeks.
TERM: 12 months, fixed term in the first instance, reviewed annually
START DATE: ASAP

We are looking for an inspiring and dynamic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and 
friendly team.

Aylesford School’s Primary Phase opened its doors to Primary age children in September 2015. It has established a flexible and creative curriculum which reflects a passion for active learning and promotes real life contexts at every opportunity.

The dedicated team have worked hard to create a caring and nurturing environment knowing that 
children’s emotions are key; when they feel safe, secure and supported learning is at its most
successful. Aylesford Primary is a place where pupils are valued, understood and consulted. 
Promoting a positive attitude to school, respect for all and a lifelong love of learning is at the heart
of the Academy’s vision.

If you are:-
• A highly dynamic and creative classroom practitioner
• A practitioner who has high expectations of children’s behaviour and learning
• Organised and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
• Committed to continuous school improvement and self-evaluation
• Committed to providing the best for all children
• Inspirational, knowledgeable and enthusiastic

Then please download the application and apply, we want to hear from you!

Aylesford School subscribe to the Schools Advisory Service staff-wellbeing package which offers a full range of well-being services. All employed members of staff have access to the facilities covered within this support package. Below is a non-exhaustive list of services that are accessible by the following methods. 
• Whole staff induction programme, you will be assigned to a staff member for the duration of your 
induction 
• Development opportunities 
• On-site gym that staff can be used by staff members (when newly refurbished main school re-opens)
• On-site parking for staff
• Access to the canteen 
• Reduced rates at Nuffield Health Gym
• VDU assessments and contributions towards the cost of glasses for our DSE users 
• Family friendly policy

In addition to the above, all staff members following a successful completion of the probationary period will have access to the following: -
• Physiotherapy
• GP Helpline, for employees and members of their household.
• Counselling for employees and members of their household.
• Weight Management including Slimming World membership 
• Nurse support line for any Issue
• Mindfulness 
• Maternity Webinars
• Gym Fitness programs and challenges are provided via gym app.
• Man space
• Feel Good App 
• Therapy for Cancer support

Closing date is Thursday 10 October 2024

Shortlisting is Friday 11 October 2024

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 14 October 2024

We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during 
the recruitment process. 

Interested candidates should email completed application forms FAO Mrs S Hughes, HR Manager at hughes.s@aylesfordschool.org.uk or post to: - Mrs Samantha Hughes, Aylesford School & Sixth Form College, Tapping Way, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6XR.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young 
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to 
two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.