Grindon Infant School - Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25,584 - £27,269 (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 281775 |
Summary
Grindon Infant School
Gleneagles Road, Grindon, Sunderland SR4 9QN
Tel no: 0191 3401931
Email: office@grindoninfantschool.uk
andnbsp;
Permanent:andnbsp; KS1 Teaching Assistant
Full Time (37 hours per week andndash; 8:15am-4:30pm 2 days per week. 8:15am-4:00pm -2 days per week 8:15am- 3:45pm andndash; Friday. andfrac12; an hour for lunch. Term Time Only including Inset Days andndash; 39 weeks) andnbsp;
andnbsp;
Pay Scale: Grade 3
Required for September
The Governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (qualified to Level 3) to support KS1 children
andnbsp;
We are looking for someone who:
holds a relevant Level 3 Child Care or Teaching Assistant qualification
is an outstanding, committed practitioner with high expectations for all children
be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning in KS1, particularly phonics
Knowledge and experience of delivering high quality phonics/early reading sessions that enable children to make good progress
have good understanding of the need for strategies to motivate and inspire all children to make good progress, particularly those in vulnerable groups
will be an effective communicator and keen to work in collaboration with colleagues
will be flexible and resourceful whilst always putting the needs of the children first
be able to use initiative and work independently
will have a commitment to their own professional development.
will be prepared to be involved in the wider life of the school.andnbsp;
We can offer:
Fantastic children who deserve the very best opportunities
Supportive, hard-working colleagues and Governors who care passionately about our School and community
A friendly, highly supportive atmosphere to work inandnbsp;
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on Tuesday 24th June at 10:30am. Please confirm your attendance with the School.
andnbsp;
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from Criminal Records Bureau.
andnbsp;
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.andnbsp; As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.
andnbsp;
Grindon Infant School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
andnbsp;
Completed applications should be returned to Grindon Infant School, Gleneagles Road, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 9QN or emailed to office@grindoninfantschool.uk
Closing date: 04.07.25
Shortlisting: 07.07.25
Interview: 11.07.25
andnbsp;
Gleneagles Road, Grindon, Sunderland SR4 9QN
Tel no: 0191 3401931
Email: office@grindoninfantschool.uk
andnbsp;
Permanent:andnbsp; KS1 Teaching Assistant
Full Time (37 hours per week andndash; 8:15am-4:30pm 2 days per week. 8:15am-4:00pm -2 days per week 8:15am- 3:45pm andndash; Friday. andfrac12; an hour for lunch. Term Time Only including Inset Days andndash; 39 weeks) andnbsp;
andnbsp;
Pay Scale: Grade 3
Required for September
The Governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (qualified to Level 3) to support KS1 children
andnbsp;
We are looking for someone who:
holds a relevant Level 3 Child Care or Teaching Assistant qualification
is an outstanding, committed practitioner with high expectations for all children
be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning in KS1, particularly phonics
Knowledge and experience of delivering high quality phonics/early reading sessions that enable children to make good progress
have good understanding of the need for strategies to motivate and inspire all children to make good progress, particularly those in vulnerable groups
will be an effective communicator and keen to work in collaboration with colleagues
will be flexible and resourceful whilst always putting the needs of the children first
be able to use initiative and work independently
will have a commitment to their own professional development.
will be prepared to be involved in the wider life of the school.andnbsp;
We can offer:
Fantastic children who deserve the very best opportunities
Supportive, hard-working colleagues and Governors who care passionately about our School and community
A friendly, highly supportive atmosphere to work inandnbsp;
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on Tuesday 24th June at 10:30am. Please confirm your attendance with the School.
andnbsp;
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from Criminal Records Bureau.
andnbsp;
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.andnbsp; As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.
andnbsp;
Grindon Infant School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
andnbsp;
Completed applications should be returned to Grindon Infant School, Gleneagles Road, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 9QN or emailed to office@grindoninfantschool.uk
Closing date: 04.07.25
Shortlisting: 07.07.25
Interview: 11.07.25
andnbsp;
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.