1:1 Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternFull timeContract typeFixed termFull-time equivalent salary£23,892.00 - £24,701.00 Annually (FTE)1:1 Teaching Assistant job summaryAre you eager to work within a vibrant and forward-looking centre for learning?Are you looking to grow within an aspirational and supportive staff team?If the above resonates with you, an exciting opportunity has arisen in Salisbury for you to be part of the successful team shaping the Trust's vision for education at our school, St. Peter's CE Primary Academy. Located to the west of Salisbury, the heart of a vibrant new community, St. Peter's CE Primary Academy is set in extensive grounds overlooking the Wiltshire countryside. The building has state of the art facilities including a multi-use hall, extensive sports facilities inside and out, a multi-functional studio, food-technology room and a purpose-built nursery setting. St Peter's is a welcoming and stimulating environment which enables all children to thrive. We have developed an active, exciting and fast-paced curriculum which stimulates, engages and stretches all children whilst engendering them with a lifelong love of learning. Through personalised learning and sky-high expectations, all children are able to flourish and experience success. We are a strong, caring and supportive school community where children are encouraged to be reflective and proactive learners.We are looking for an experienced colleague who will be working with a KS1 pupil. At St. Peter's we have several TAs doing this role so there will be significant support from them as well as the established leadership and teaching team. The hours are 8.30am to 3pm (with a 30 minute lunchbreak) from Monday to Friday, i.e. 30 hours per week.The successful candidate will be expected to: Be expected to work closely with the class teacher and another teaching assistant within the classroom whilst supporting the pupil with their classroom learning and social communication skills. Be proactive and committed to differentiating and adapting learning to suit the needs of individual children Have some relevant experience supporting pupils within a school setting Lead, inspire and motivate children Have high expectations and excellent classroom practice Have a desire to improve their own practice furtherIn return, we offer you: Enthusiastic children Willing, hardworking staff team Supportive parents who are keen to be involved A strong team of governorsWe strongly encourage you to take a look at our website: www.stpeters.dsat.org.uk and that of the Trust: www.dsat.org.uk to get a feel for us.Likewise, please get in touch with Jo Smy in the school office for more information or to arrange a tour with our Head of School, Harriet Morris.If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.