The South East Stafford Academy Trust

c/o Barnfields Primary School

Lansdowne Way

Stafford

ST17 4RD

Email: headteacher@barnfields.staffs.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Graham Ball

Teaching Assistant

Part time Teaching Assistant  (16.25 hours per week – Mornings only Mon-Fri)

Job Type- Fixed Term, Part-time (Term time only)

Salary- Grade 4 point 5- £23,500  (pro-rata- actual salary £8962.52)

Barnfields Primary School

South East Stafford Academy Trust (SESAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust based in Stafford. SESAT is committed to working collaboratively to develop the strength of all schools across the MAT within a self-improving system.  Led by inspirational and innovative leaders, who have a clear and relentless focus on sustained school improvement, we ensure that our outstanding education continually evolves to give our children the best possible start in life. This is driven by our shared belief of providing our children with a broad and exciting curriculum, with embedded values that enables them to thrive in our ever-changing society and to develop a life-long love of learning. Currently SESAT is made up of two large and highly successful primary schools: Barnfields Primary School and Leasowes Primary School.

Are you a highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative teaching assistant with a desire to make a difference?

Barnfields Primary School (recent Ofsted grading of “Good”) are looking to appoint an experienced (L2 Qualified) Teaching Assistant to work in collaboration with senior leaders and teaching staff to support the delivery of our broad and exciting curriculum.

You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to form positive relationships with our children and staff.  A flexible approach and a willingness to work across all classes when required is essential.

If you are committed to providing the very best outcomes for children, and have the drive to continually improve and evolve their practice and go above and beyond to impact our school- then we would love to hear from you.

Essential criteria:

•  High level literacy and numeracy skills
• Flexibility to work with all age groups across the school
• 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

In return, we can offer a supportive community of parents and Governors and delightful children who are willing to learn. It is essential that candidates wholeheartedly believe in and embrace our school values, as they form the core foundations of everything we achieve at Barnfields.

To apply for this post, download the application pack below in the ‘Available Documents’ section and return completed application forms to r.dodd@barnfields.staffs.sch.uk

The closing date for the advert is Friday 11^th October. Interviews will take place Thursday and Friday 24^th and 25^th October.

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. 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.