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Teaching Assistant (1-1 and Small Groups)

Job details
Posting date: 22 January 2025
Salary: £12.65 to £12.65 per hour
Additional salary information: Scale C, Point 4, £12.65/hour, £15,814 approx pa (pro-rata of FTE - £24,404) - 28 hrs/week, 39 weeks/year (term time +1) Temporary Contract to 31.08.25
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 03 February 2025
Location: West Lynn, King's Lynn
Remote working: On-site only
Company: West Norfolk Academies Trust
Job type: Temporary
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Summary

West Lynn Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience of working 1:1 and in small groups to join their friendly team. If you would like to join a school that creates an environment where pupils are enthused to learn and respect the world around them, then this is the job for you.

Salary: Scale C, Point 4 £12.65/hour £15,814 approx per annum (pro rata of FTE - £24,404)
Hours: 28 hrs/week, 39 weeks/year (term time +1)
Temporary Contract to 31/08/2025

Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Website: https://www.westlynnprimary.co.uk/

Purpose of the Job

Under the direction/instruction of teaching/senior staff, work with individuals or groups to supervise physical and general care of pupils, including those with SEN. Support access to learning for pupils using a wide range of resources and work closely with the Class Teacher to enable pupils to fully access the curriculum. To be able to promote positive play and work experiences and help the pupils to be more independent.



Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

Support for Pupils and Class Teacher - To attend to the personal and social needs of pupils and any other special requirements depending on the nature of a pupil’s special needs and, wherever possible, making this part of the learning experience.
Support for the Curriculum - Support pupils to understand instructions and make reasonable adjustments in discussion with the Class Teacher to enable pupils to fully access the curriculum.
Support for the School - Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health including positive mental health, safety and security, confidentiality, data protection, intimate care and SEN code of practice 2014 reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Closing Date for Applications: 3rd February 2025
Interview Dates: TBC
Start Date: ASAP

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.