Teaching Assistant Vacancy x 2

Role: Teaching Assistant  (2 positions available)

Position: 16 hours per week – term time, mornings only, Monday-Friday

Salary: Grade 4 : £17,391 - £18,319 FTE pay award pending ( Note: salary will be pro- rata based on term time and working hours)

We are seeking to appoint 2 excellent teaching assistants  to join our dedicated, energetic and caring team in our Nursery Class at Seabridge Primary School, which is one of the family of schools within Shaw Education Trust.

The positions will all be class-based, with an expectation to work under the direction of the class teachers. We are looking for experienced, Early Years Educators with current early years experience working within a day care setting, and experience of managing a key group of children - this includes managing children's learning journey's and fulfilling the role and responsibility of a key person. Candidates must be positive individuals who are keen to improve children's outcomes and are skilled to work as a flexible team member with other Early Years Educators to help to nurture and support learning and development as the children begin their journey through school.

Suitable candidates will be organised, highly motivated and have high expectations for the children. Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written are essential. The successful candidate will join the school at an exciting time as we continue to develop strong partnerships across local primary, secondary and special schools.

We are seeking  colleagues  who:

• have appropriate early years qualifications who have at least 2 years experience in an early years setting as a key worker.
• will fully support and at all times uphold the policies and positive ethos of the school and the Shaw Education Trust;
• is enthusiastic, passionate, creative and innovative, with the drive and determination to be the best they can be for the benefit of the children and the school as a whole;
• is professional with a friendly approach;
• is an excellent team player;
• has excellent communication skills when liaising with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community;
• is flexible, motivated and has a great sense of humour;
• has excellent organisational skills and enjoys a challenge;
• is able to engage, inspire and challenge learners to develop a life-long love of learning;
• will support the wider aspects of school life.

  In return, we can offer:

• a welcoming, friendly environment;
• a caring, respectful and inclusive school that values everyone and educates the whole child;
• a committed and dedicated team of staff and a supportive Academy Council;
• support from a dedicated team of professionals at Trust level;
• the opportunity to work with motivated, inquisitive and caring children who have a positive attitude to learning and a committed and supportive team of staff;
• a firm commitment to your on-going professional development.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, please contact the school office to make a convenient appointment.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am Monday 25^th February 2019

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing Monday 4^th March 2019

Comprehensive information about our school is available on the school website   http://www.seabridgeprimary.org.uk

Application forms are downloadable from this website and should be returned by email to office1@seabridgeprimary.org.uk    

The school is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of learners and all staff must share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate screening including Enhanced DBS and Section 128 checks.

The school is committed to the ongoing professional development of all its employees.