Teaching Assistants from September London, England
Job description
Bigland Street, London E1 2ND Tel. 020 7702 7088
Teaching/Learning Assistant
Scale 2/3, points 3-6 (depending on qualifications and experience)
Salary: Start Date: September 2023
Hours: 35 hrs per week; 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM - Monday to Friday
Closing date: Friday 16 June by 12:30 PM
This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring individual who wants to make a positive contribution and increase children’s life chances. The successful candidate will be self-driven and a strong team player. They will have the resilience to work under pressure and prioritise their tasks. They will have a buy-in the school’s mission and vision. Some experience of working with children in a school or similar setting is desirable. A* to B grades in GCSE English and mathematics are essential.
The successful candidate will be deployed in a Year group in which they can share their strengths to support the learning of individuals and small groups of pupils as a
TA/LSA. They will also have the opportunity to contribute to education of other pupils in KS1 or KS2 for their professional development and growth.
Bigland Green offers:
- Curious children who are eager to learn, and have good support from parents
- Weekly Training Sessions for all teaching assistants
- Dedicated and committed teachers who work as a strong team with all staff
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, staff CPD and professional growth
- Modern, spacious building with exceptionally good resources for inside & outside learning
- Highly supportive governing body, and very good transport links
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity.
Potential candidates are encouraged and welcome to visit the school. Please telephone or email the school office to arrange a visit.
How to apply: For an application pack, please visit the school’s website
https://biglandgreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk/vacancies/
Please return your application to: [email protected]
Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be emailed and invited to take part in a selection task followed by an interview.
Job description & person specifications for Teaching Assistant
Qualifications, skills and experience
Candidates must have a GCSE A*, A or B in English and mathematics. A Levels and/or a degree is preferable but not essential. Being able to work under pressure with positivity and enthusiasm is essential. Candidates must be committed to making a positive difference to children’s lives, and be driven by self-motivation. Some experience of supporting children in a similar setting is desirable but not essential.
Must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Being able to work as part of a team while being driven by own initiative is essential.
Deployment
The successful candidate will be deployed so that they can share their strength. Full-training will be provided by the school and the successful candidate will have regular, weekly in-house training on different aspects of teaching and learning.
The post-holder will be required to work Monday to Friday for 35 hrs per week which will be based on the needs of the school. The post-holder will work during term-time (plus an additional paid week if required by the school).
If you feel you can contribute to the school’s mission and it’s Learning Vision as a TA then we would like you to make a strong application.
Bigland Green Primary School’s mission is to provide teaching and learning that helps children to become:
- confident individuals who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve;
- successful learners who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives, and;
- responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society and the world.
The school has identified six steps to achieving its mission. These six steps to success are encapsulated in the school’s Learning Vision. All key stakeholders (pupils, staff, parents, governors & volunteers) strive for the full implementation of the Learning Vision.
Bigland Green is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff/volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced disclosure and other checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £21,813.00-£22,902.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/06/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
