Teaching Assistant Great Yarmouth, England
Job description
Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust
Moorlands Church of England Primary Academy
Moorland Way
Belton
Great Yarmouth
NR31 9PA
Tel: 01493 780007
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.moorlands.dneat.org
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Lee
- Salary – Scale C, £10.79 - £10.98 per hour
- Permanent
- Part time
- 26 hours per week
- Required for February 2023
Are you ready to be part of something truly special?
Moorlands Church of England Academy is looking to appoint a teaching assistant to work initially in one of our Y1/2 class. This is an amazing opportunity to work within a school that cares deeply for its children and is part of The Ark Federation.
- As part of the Moorlands family, you will receive…
- A supportive team who understand the pressures of the job
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Federation and the trust.
- Performance appraisals
- A supportive and experienced team
Are you what we’re looking for?
- We would love to hear from you if:
- You love children
- You want to be the best you can be
- You want to feel like you have made a difference every day
- You can smile even when the day is tough
- You get excited about moving children on in their learning and breaking down barriers
- a r Level 3 qualification would be desirable, but not essential
Moorlands Primary academy is a great place with wonderful children. We would love to take time out of our day to show you around and talk more about the role. To book an appointment please phone the school office.
We are committed to ensuring the very highest possible standards of care to our young people and as such require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS with a barred list check will be required and other procedures and checks will be followed as part of our safeguarding procedures. The school is an equal opportunities employer.
“This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.”
Culture and ethos:
- Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
- Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
- Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
- Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
- Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
- Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
- Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
- Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time. Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.
Safeguarding
The safety and well-being of children is central to our ethos, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide references and undertake the Independent Safeguarding Authority checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and child protection practices of the Trust.
Equalities
The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DONESC) has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its academies and in the employment of people. The post holder will ensure that the DONESC meets its statutory obligations in relation to all aspects of equalities legislation. This post involves regular travel around the Diocese and maybe some evening and weekend work. This job description is not an exhaustive document. It reflects the duties and responsibilities applicable at the time of issue. Details and emphasis are subject to amendment and revision in the light of the changing of DONESC.
How to apply
A job description is available from 'Attachments'.
For this vacancy, please click the orange ‘Apply for job’ button and enter your details to download an application form.
References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.
Closing date: 17 February 2023
Interview date: TBA
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and pupils to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures. The successful applicant will undergo a background check and an enhanced DBS check.
