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Teaching Assistant
Pay: Grade 4 – Spinal Column Point 5 (max 6)
£21,575 pa
39 weeks pro rata (term time plus 1 week)
32.5 hours per week
NOR: 215 children
Required for Monday 6th March 2023 (or as near to that date as possible)
The Headteacher and Governors at Springcroft Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and creative teaching assistant to join our talented and committed team from Spring Term 2 2023. The position will be in our Reception class initially, therefore, we are seeking a candidate who has experience of working in Early Years to guide and support our fabulous children at the beginning of their learning journey. The successful candidate will share our values and has the right vision and ethos to help lead our happy, high achieving and oversubscribed primary school.
Springcroft School is an extremely warm, friendly and welcoming environment for pupils, their families and staff.
Positive relationships lie at the heart of Springcroft Primary. Leaders, staff and supportive parents work together to get the best for pupils. This partnership working helps pupils to thrive. Parents are proud of the school. Leaders are ambitious for the school community. They have created a kind, caring culture, and have a firm belief that all pupils can achieve their best. These values and aims are at the heart of every decision they make. – Ofsted, November 2022
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative teaching assistant to join our talented and committed team from Spring Term 2 2023. The position will be in our Reception class initially, therefore, we are seeking a candidate who has experience of working in Early Years to guide and support our fabulous children at the beginning of their learning journey.
Our children, aged between 4 and 11 years of age, bring a wonderful amount of energy and enthusiasm to our school. They are bright, confident, eager to learn and happy. We are inclusive and we strive to ensure that every child feels happy, valued and safe. We believe that through expert teaching and support all children can achieve to a very high standard.
The Successful candidate will:
- Be fully aligned to the Springcroft ethos and values, where we put the learning experience of the child at the centre of our work.
- Be an innovative and dedicated practitioner who really enjoys working with young children.
- Have a passion for developing the whole child.
- Have a passion for learning and for making a positive difference for pupils and their families.
- Has experience of supporting children in small groups and as individuals.
- Has a working knowledge of the teaching and learning of phonics.
- Be committed to safeguarding and to meeting the learning and welfare needs of all pupils.
- Be positive, forward thinking and reflective in your approach towards providing the best learning opportunities for all young people
- like working in a team where people take care of each other.
- be calm, radiate a good sense of humour and displays common sense.
Applications are encouraged from candidates whose values and ambitions align with the culture and ethos of Springcroft, and candidates are encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement.
Please include:
- A letter of application (maximum two sides of A4), detailing your passions, professional achievements, examples of strategy and execution, and your aspirations.
- A completed job application form which should include the name, address and email address of two referees.
- A completed recruitment monitoring form.
- A completed pre-employment health assessment questionnaire.
Tel: 01782 394793 email: office@springcroft.staffs.sch.uk www: www.springcroft.staffs.sch.uk
Closing date: - Friday 17th February 2023 at 12.00pm
Short listing: Friday 17th February 2023
Interview date: Thursday 2th March 2023
DBS
Springcroft Primary School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1st Sept 2022, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process
Asylum and Immigration
To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/