KS2 Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Role

Wolverton Primary is a small, village school in a rural location on the outskirts of Warwick. We have a hard working, dedicated and friendly team of staff and our children are enthusiastic, keen to learn and well behaved. Parents and governors are very supportive and take an active role in the life of the school.

Our governors are looking for a teaching assistant who is dynamic and enthusiastic. The post is for a TA level 2 to work across both mixed age classes in Key Stage 2, and includes the role of a Midday Supervisor (MDS) to cover 5 days per week (MDS is 1 hour per day paid on Scale A). Hours worked are 8.45 a.m. to 1.15 p.m. Monday to Friday which is 22.5 hours per week, term time only. In addition, for a candidate with the relevant experience and qualifications there may be the opportunity to extend the advertised role to include a TA level 3 post to provide PPA cover for one afternoon a week.

The TA level 2 post is on a part time basis and is initially a fixed term appointment for 1 year, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

The school are seeking to appoint:
•An excellent classroom TA with high expectations of learning, behaviour and achievement
•Someone with good knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum
•An individual who can inspire, motivate and engage children in their learning
•A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
•An individual who is resilient, hardworking and flexible

In return we can offer you:
•An opportunity to be part of a community school with a big heart
•A friendly and supportive team of colleagues
•Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn

Key Requirements

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for these roles.

Wolverton Primary School supports Equal Opportunities Employment

The post will be paid in line with Warwickshire’s pay scales.

Additional Information & How to Apply

The closing date for applications is Friday 11 June at 11.00 a.m.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and will be organised with COVID-19 secure measures in place.

In your application form please detail the skills, knowledge and expertise you have to fulfil the role of a successful Teaching Assistant.

Interviews –will take place during the week commencing 21 June 2021. Further details will follow after shortlisting.

Supporting documents:
Job description & person specification
Application form
Equal opportunities form

Completed applications should be returned to the school via e-mail, admin5201@welearn365.com. Please do not send in separate CV’s, all information should be included on the application form.

We are unable to respond to each individual application so if you have not heard from us by 21 June 2021 then your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

Contact the school:
TEL: 01926 842214
Email: admin5201@welearn365.com

Closing date:  18 June 2021

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Supporting documents
Job Description
Application Form
Person Specification
Equality Details Form