Teaching Assistant - St. Michael's, United Kingdom - Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust

Tom O´Connor

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter


Description

The Kingfisher Partnership

Gillingham St Michael's Primary Academy

The Boundaries

Geldeston Road

Gillingham

Beccles

Suffolk

NR34 0HT

Tel:

-
Salary
  • Scale B-D, £20,441 £21,968 FTE:
-
Permanent:

-
Part time:

-
33 hours per week:


  • Term Time plus 1 week (required for inset days or other, if applicable)
-
Required for 1 September 2023


Do you enjoy working with children in the Early Years and Key Stage one? Are you an outstanding practitioner?? If so, we are looking for an inspirational, enthusiastic and engaging individual to join our friendly team here at The Kingfisher Partnership.

The main place of work for this post will be Gillingham St Michael's.

The post holder will be required to support pupils within the classroom, under the direction of the class teacher. We are wanting to appoint the right person for our school, prior experience is desirable but not essential.

This is a superb opportunity to join a school which is thriving and forward looking.

It is a pleasure to work with the children and staff at this popular village school where the curriculum is lively, exciting and challenging.


  • Have previous experience of working in Early Years Foundation Stage (desirable not essential)
  • Help pupils to access the curriculum at an individual level;
  • Support planning and delivery of the curriculum;
  • Liaise with parents/carers;
  • Establish positive and supportive relationships with all pupils;
  • Use initiative to support learning;
  • Show enthusiasm;
  • Be an excellent team player;
  • Embrace advice, feedback and guidance from colleagues;
  • Have an understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Our school offers:


  • Supportive, effective and friendly staff;
  • Confident, enthusiastic and well behaved children who enjoy learning;
  • Forward thinking approaches to learning, professional development and school improvement;
  • Positive relationships with parents and the wider community;
  • An opportunity to be innovative and creative.

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.


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
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Headteacher or Head of School.


How to apply
A job description is available from 'Attachments'.

  • Please note, CV's are not accepted._

Closing date: 6 July 2023

Interview date:
TBA


  • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required._
  • This post will 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._

More jobs from Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust