Teaching Assistant - Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom - Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Description
Part time Teaching Assistant (20 hours per week)Job Type- Permanent, Part-time (Term time only)
Salary- Grade 4 point 5- £23,500 (pro-rata- actual salary £11,030.79)
South East Stafford Academy Trust (SESAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust based in Stafford.
SESAT is committed to working collaboratively to develop the strength of all schools across the MAT within a self-improving system.
Led by inspirational and innovative leaders, who have a clear and relentless focus on sustained school improvement, we ensure that our outstanding education continually evolves to give our children the best possible start in life.
This is driven by our shared belief of providing our children with a broad and exciting curriculum, with embedded values that enables them to thrive in our ever-changing society and to develop a life-long love of learning.
Currently SESAT is made up of two large and highly successful primary schools:Barnfields Primary School and Leasowes Primary School.
This has been verified by Ofsted, including the very recent inspection at Leasowes Primary School where a grading of outstanding has been achieved in all areas.
Are you a highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative teaching assistant with a desire to make a difference?
Leasowes Primary School (recent Ofsted grading of "outstanding") are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in collaboration with senior leaders and teaching staff to support the delivery of our broad and exciting curriculum.
You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to form positive relationships with our children and staff.
The role is supporting in either Year 5 or 6, therefore experience of assisting in upper KS2 and having knowledge of end of KS2 Statutory assessments will be highly desirable.
A flexible approach and a willingness to work across all classes when required is essential.
If you are committed to providing the very best outcomes for children, and have the drive to continually improve and evolve their practice and go above and beyond to impact our school- then we would love to hear from you.
Essential criteria:
Strong English and Maths teaching skills
High level literacy and numeracy skills
Flexibility to work with all age groups, with a particular emphasis on KS2/Year 6
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communication skills
A kind, caring and nurturing approach to the children
A high standard of professional conduct
The ability to work effectively under the guidance of the teacher
The willingness to take part in all aspects of school life
In return, we can offer a supportive community of parents and Governors and delightful children who are willing to learn.
It is essential that candidates wholeheartedly believe in and embrace our school values, as they form the core foundations of everything we achieve at Leasowes.
To apply for this post, download the application pack below in the 'Available Documents' section and return completed application forms toThe closing date for the advert is Friday 10th May. Interviews will take place Friday 17th May.
As part of the application process, we would welcome visits to our school. We have dates available on either Tuesday 30th April at 4pm or Thursday 2nd May at 4pm. Please book by sending an email to
SESAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.SESAT is committed to adhering to General Data Protection Regulations implemented in May 2018.