Year One TA2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (TA2) - 27.5 hours

Fixed Term to support in Year One until 21st July 2025

27.5 hours a week Monday to Friday

The post holder will be required to work from 8.45 till 15.15

Salary Scale: TA2 Band F (7-11) – Pro-rata £16, 283 - £17, 355

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Monday 9th December 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 11th December 2024

Starting date: Monday 13th January 2025

The Role

St Nicholas C of E Primary School is seeking to employ a part time Teaching Assistant to join its
enthusiastic and dedicated team in Year 1. The individual taking on this role will need to be highly
motivated, calm, patient and able to adapt quickly to different situations.

Relevant experience and appropriate qualifications such as NVQ level 2 are essential. Previous
experience of supporting children in KS1 would be an advantage

If you see this as an exciting opportunity and wish to find out more about the role, please contact the
school office on 01789 762578. Visits to the school are highly recommended.

Key Requirements

• Hold a recognised and relevant NVQ level 2 qualification and have undertaken other appropriate
training (preferably leading to national standards at NVQ level 3) or be able to demonstrate
equivalent knowledge, experience and skills.
• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at grades A-C
• Have good communication and listening skills and be able to present information verbally and in
writing to others.
• Have experience of TA work.
• Understand special educational needs and have previous experience working with children with
additional needs and/or pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in a primary school;
• Have attended further training on aspects of the curriculum or areas of specific special need.
• Have good level of knowledge and understanding of at least one area of learning (eg English, maths,
science).
• Understand school’s policies and how they relate to local and national frameworks/policies (eg child
protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, SEN).
• Can use ICT effectively to support learning and use other technology equipment.
• Can plan own work when required.
• Can transfer theory/training into practice.
• Can solve problems and can exercise initiative and independent action.
• Is pro-active in offering ideas.

In return we offer:
* A friendly, hardworking staff team who enjoy collaborating with each other and sharing
expertise and a supportive governing body
* A wide range of CPD opportunities with the potential of opportunities across the MAT
* A supportive community of great pupils and families

Additional Information

St Nicholas C of E Primary School is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), identity and right to work checks. Shortlisted applicants will be subject to online checks and references.

Our Privacy Notice for applicants can be found attached below or on the Arden Forest C of E MAT website https://ardenforest-c-of-e-multi-academy-trust.secureprimarysite.net/vacancies/

How to Apply

Please ensure that your application is submitted on the Arden Forest MAT application form for support staff by 10.00am on Monday 9th December 2024. Interviews will be on Wednesday 11th December 2024.

Applications can be emailed to Liz Skan, Office Manager at admin3595@welearn365.com

Details of the interview process will be presented to the successful applicants. We endeavour to reply to all applicants. However, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.