Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart timeContract typeFixed termFull-time equivalent salary£10,700.00 Annually (Actual)Salary dependant on qualifications and experience (NJC Pay Scale Level 2)Teaching Assistant job summaryEaton Bray Academy caters for children between 2 and 11 with capacity for 30 children per year. We are located within the village of Eaton Bray, near to Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard within Central Bedfordshire. We are also within easy reach of Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, as we sit close to the Buckinghamshire border.At our school the children are our biggest priority, as we develop happy, inspired, lifelong learners. Our experienced staff provide personalised learning experiences for all the children. We focus on their individual characters and strengths, making the most of the school's size to allow us to all know every child personally. We encourage every child's unique abilities through a varied curriculum with a focus not only on academic achievement, but also on all other aspects of life. Children have an excellent attitude to learning and there are high expectations for behaviour across the school.We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed part time Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. Experience and a relevant qualification is desirable but not essential, and the successful candidate will display the ability to work with children of all ages and abilities throughout the school, and will be adaptable to work wherever additional support is required. The individual will need to be confident to support with medical procedures, full training will be given.Hours of work are Monday - Friday 10am-2pm, term time only. This is a fixed term position until the end of the academic year, with the potential to extend.Eaton Bray Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. References will be sought and online searches will be conducted for all candidates prior to interview.Commitment to safeguardingEaton Bray Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment. All candidates will be required to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check before taking up any post. It is essential that applicants value and embody the school's commitment to safeguarding.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.