teaching assistant Saffron Walden, England
Job description
Great Chesterford C. of E. Primary Academy is a happy and positive school looking to appoint effective and enthusiastic 1:1 Learning Support and Teaching Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team for September. We are a successful village school with wonderful children and a talented staff team.
1:1 Learning Support Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to support a child with identified social, emotional and learning needs in Key Stage 1. This is a full time post but a job share will be considered. Successful candidates should be calm, patient and able to work flexibly, taking direction from the class teacher and SENCO in adapting provision. The role also includes supporting our Midday Assistant team.
Previous experience of working with children is desirable, but not essential. The school will be able to offer full training to the right candidate.
We would welcome applications from people with energy, patience and a genuine commitment to working with a range of children.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have a caring and positive disposition.
- Have a commitment and passion to work with children.
- Want to be a member of a creative and dynamic staff team.
- Can communicate with parents/carers and other professionals.
- Is able to contribute to our safe and supportive environment.
- Have GCSE standard, or equivalent, Maths and English.
Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistants
We have vacancies for enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join our school in September. We have two part time posts, both also include supporting our Midday Assistant team. The working patterns are:
Role 1: 5 mornings and 3 afternoons per week
Role 2: 2 full days (Thursday and Friday) per week
Successful candidates will be required to work flexibly, taking direction from the class teacher and SENCO in adapting and planning activities to help children progress. The role includes working with individuals and leading small intervention groups, using planning by our expert teachers.
Previous experience of working with children is desirable, but not essential. The school will be able to offer full training to the right candidates.
We would welcome applications from people with energy, patience and a genuine commitment to working with a range of children.
We are looking for candidates who:
· Have a commitment and passion to work with pupils and a positive outlook.
· Are versatile and able to support our teachers in delivering a high standard of learning to pupils of all abilities.
· Want to be a member of a creative and dynamic staff team with high expectations for our pupils.
· Communicate with parents/carers and other professionals.
· Be able to contribute to our positive, safe, caring and supportive environment.
· Have GCSE standard, or equivalent, of Maths and English.
We can offer you:
· The opportunity to work in a successful and supportive environment.
· Motivated, well-behaved children who are keen to learn.
· Well resourced classrooms.
· Continued professional development.
· A caring and friendly staff body.
Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy is a warm and welcoming school in which we are fortunate to educate kind, considerate and happy children. As a church school, we maintain a strong focus on Christian values and are part of the Great Oak Multi Academy Trust.
To find out more about these exciting opportunies and our school, please visit www.greatchesterfordprimary.co.uk. Visits to our friendly school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. These can be arranged via the school office on 01799 530292.
Closing Date: Midday on 24 July 2023
Interviews: 28 July 2023
The Academy reserves the right to interview any strong applicants prior to the closing date.
Application forms, job description and person specification can be downloaded via the school website: http://www.greatchesterfordprimary.co.uk/website/vacancies/276785
Please email [email protected] for further details regarding the position or to submit your application.
DUE TO STRICT SAFER RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES WITHIN SCHOOLS, APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE VIA THE SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM. APPLICATIONS VIA INDEED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 11-20 per week
Salary: £21,575.00-£21,968.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/07/2023
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
