Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 1Working patternPart timeContract typeFixed termFull-time equivalent salary13803Teaching Assistant job summaryLevel 2 1:1 Teaching Assistant St Matthew's Primary and Nursery Academy, Derriford Contract Term: fixed term until 31st August 2025Hours: 26 hours per weekSalary: SC2 NJC points 3 Actual Salary £13,803 (FTE £22,737)Term Time only: 39 weeks per annumAnnual Leave: Taken outside of term time and paid pro-rata throughout the year (no annual leave to be taken during term time)Benefits: Local Government Pension SchemeDeadline for application: 9am onThursday 10th October 2024Start: ASAPInterview Date: 15th October 2024We are looking for a passionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our collaborative academy within our Year 1 Team. We would like someone who is committed to joining and developing our great team, where 'letting your light shine' is at the heart of all we do. This is an exciting opportunity to join St Matthew's, Derriford, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust. Your role will include providing general classroom support as well as supporting 1 to 1 with individual pupils at times and assisting the teachers. You will also carry out some playground duties.St Matthew's Primary and Nursery Academy currently has around 500 pupils, who enjoy their learning in a modern, spacious and well-equipped building and supported by dedicated, caring and driven staff who will stop at nothing to ensure that each and every one of them is enabled to let their light shine.We are looking a candidate who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential. You will have had previous experience in working with children and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.To arrange a tour of the school please contact the school on 01752 395969 or via email on [email protected] apply please click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of this advert.If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via [email protected] need to be completed by 9:00am on 10th October 2024 Interviews will be held on the 15th October 2024. Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policiesCommitment 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.