Teaching Assistant Level 2A
| Posting date: | 25 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2024 |
| Location: | Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 58770be5-1702-4cb3-81d3-fa6090b21f98 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Teaching Assistant Level 2A at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. We are seeking to appoint an excellent, highly motivated and hardworking Teaching Assistant to join our team.
You will have experience working with children in a Primary setting and must support the Catholic ethos of the school.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We look forward to receiving your application.
QUALIFICATIONS
• NVQ level 2 or above qualification – appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
• Experience of administrative work
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard
• Ability to relate well to children
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to supervise and assist pupils
• Time management skills
• Organisational skills
• Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
• Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality
• First Aid Certificate
• Administrative skills
• Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to make effective use of ICT
• Flexible attitude to work
OTHER
• Commitment to undertake in –service development
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
• Satisfactory attendance record/commitment to regular attendance at work
Please see the application pack for the job description and further information.
Closing date for applications: Friday 4th October 2024 – midday
Shortlisting: Friday 4th October 2024
Interview dates: w/c Monday 7th October 2024 (TBC)
Post Details
Grade: Grade 4, scale point range 4 – 6
Salary: £23,114.00 - £23,893.00 (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2025
Required: As soon as possible
Hours: 30 per week including lunch time welfare duty
Weeks worked: Term time only
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A Spacious and well resourced environment.
• Friendly and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• A welcoming, supportive and hard-working staff team.
• An inclusive and caring school with a positive ethos based on good relationship.
• Well resourced ICT provision.
• A forward looking school offering good professional development opportunities.
More details of our school can be found at https://www.sacredheart-primary.co.uk/.
Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school before submitting an application. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to: ● DBS ● Medical clearance ● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number. ● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children. ● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures. ● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.
Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Teaching Assistant Level 2A at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. We are seeking to appoint an excellent, highly motivated and hardworking Teaching Assistant to join our team.
You will have experience working with children in a Primary setting and must support the Catholic ethos of the school.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We look forward to receiving your application.
QUALIFICATIONS
• NVQ level 2 or above qualification – appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment
• Experience of administrative work
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard
• Ability to relate well to children
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to supervise and assist pupils
• Time management skills
• Organisational skills
• Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
• Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality
• First Aid Certificate
• Administrative skills
• Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to make effective use of ICT
• Flexible attitude to work
OTHER
• Commitment to undertake in –service development
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
• Satisfactory attendance record/commitment to regular attendance at work
Please see the application pack for the job description and further information.
Closing date for applications: Friday 4th October 2024 – midday
Shortlisting: Friday 4th October 2024
Interview dates: w/c Monday 7th October 2024 (TBC)
Post Details
Grade: Grade 4, scale point range 4 – 6
Salary: £23,114.00 - £23,893.00 (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2025
Required: As soon as possible
Hours: 30 per week including lunch time welfare duty
Weeks worked: Term time only
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A Spacious and well resourced environment.
• Friendly and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• A welcoming, supportive and hard-working staff team.
• An inclusive and caring school with a positive ethos based on good relationship.
• Well resourced ICT provision.
• A forward looking school offering good professional development opportunities.
More details of our school can be found at https://www.sacredheart-primary.co.uk/.
Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school before submitting an application. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to: ● DBS ● Medical clearance ● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number. ● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children. ● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures. ● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.