Reception Teaching Assistant Taunton, England
Job description
Orchard Grove Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for our brand-new Reception class.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person who can bring creativity and flair to the classroom. In return we can offer a supportive and friendly environment where staff thrive and are encouraged to embrace their own personal development.
Job purpose: To provide support for learning activities for children on an individual or group basis, under the general direction of the line manager. To support and complement the work of the classroom teacher by supporting class work, the environment and personal care.
Wrap Around Care Assistant – to provide care and play opportunities for children booked to attend wrap around club including providing breakfast in the morning and tea for children booked to attend until 6pm.
We have two positions available at Orchard Grove. These will initially be based at our sister school IKB in Wellington while the build is being completed and will then transfer to Taunton when the school moves to its permanent location from May 2024.
Hours: 7.45am – 12.00pm, 21.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
and 12.45pm – 6.00pm, 26.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Grade: Grade 15.3 £20,812 pro rata
Requirements: Teaching Assistant Qualification.
Experience: At least one-year experience of working effectively in a school KS1 setting.
Desirable: At least 1 year experience working effectively in a school Reception class setting.
For more information about the school please visit www.orchardgroveschool.co.uk or if you have specific questions please email [email protected] with your contact details. Application packs for the above post are available via the school website: www.orchardgroveschool.co.uk
All applications must be made using a school application form available on our school website www.orchardgroveschool.co.uk or by requesting one from [email protected]
The Castle Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosures.
Application Deadline: Monday 22 May 2023 – 9.00am
Interviews: Monday 5 June 2023
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £10.78 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Taunton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching Assistant: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/05/2023
Reference ID: TA01
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
