Teaching Assistant - Barnfields Primary School

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

Grade 4 point 5- £19,312    Actual: £11,845

To start 1 September 2021 (possibly 1 June 2021)

One part-time Teaching Assistant (26.25 hours per week, term time only)

At Barnfields we have high expectations of all our children, both academically and socially.  Through attaining their best academic achievement, alongside developing values of Respect, Responsibility, Reflection, Resilience and Positivity, our children gain confidence, enjoy challenges, solve problems and are able to make informed choices.  Our school motto is ‘Believe and Achieve’ and the children actively strive towards this in all they do.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Level 2 Teaching Assistant to start in September 2021, although there is a possibility of starting 1 June 2021,  subject to pre-employment clearance. The successful candidate will support children and young people to achieve their potential by overcoming their barriers to learning.  The role will have a particular focus in Year 1, working alongside the current experienced team, to support the delivery of early maths, writing and reading, deliver phonics and lead small groups for teaching.

The role will require the successful candidate to demonstrate:

• Strong literacy and numeracy 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

In return, we can offer motivated pupils who enjoy coming to school, are well-behaved and who have outstanding attitudes towards their learning. A dedicated, hardworking and highly professional team of teaching and support staff, a supportive, well-organised and committed governing body. We are proud to have parents who value the school and are partners in their children’s learning and have strong community links

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. 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

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

Applications should be emailed to headteacher@barnfields.staffs.sch.uk

To arrange a visit to the school please contact the school on 01785 337320

Closing date for applications – Friday 30 April

Interviews – Friday 7 May