Teaching Assistant (TA)

Job Description Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy - Kessingland, Suffolk NR33 7QA Scale C point 3-4 26.25 hours per week Fixed Term until 31 August 2025 initially Reference: 6317 Required from October 2024Your roleKessingland Church of England Primary Academy is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our excellent team from October 2024. As a school, we believe that every member of our school community has a vital part to play and is valued for who they are. If you would like to work in a school that values your opinion and believe that you can help us to become an outstanding school, we would be delighted to hear from you.You will need: have 5 x GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent (mathematics and English essential) have a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning be an effective team member be able to use initiative and respond to pupils' needs have the ability to establish positive relationships with all pupils.About usA distinctive element of DNEAT is that whilst they have the potential for significant growth and scale, we are also local and small enough to have meaningful working relationships between our academies. We are committed to a collaborative approach with headteachers, governors, staff and the central team at DNEAT working together. We are keen to appoint staff who want to work in partnership and to share expertise across groups of schools; in this way, we intend to offer exciting and innovative opportunities for professional development. We will offer you: enthusiastic and friendly children who want to learn committed and motivated staff an incredibly supportive community and school who look out for well-being and value all contributions a supportive Academy Trust which provides excellent training opportunities.Culture and ethos: Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese's vision and values in all aspects of work Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time. You are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.To find out more:Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a tour, please contact the school on 01502 740223. Alternatively, for more information about the school, please visit our website: www.kessingland.dneat.org How to apply:Job attachments can be downloaded below: Application Form (docx) Job Description (docx)Please return your completed applications along with your supporting letter detailing how you meet the person specification.Completed applications should be made via: [email protected] date: 9am, 11 October 2024.Interview date: 18 October 2024.Please note, CV's are not accepted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and interview sooner if we receive sufficient applications for the role. DoNESC Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 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. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.SafeguardingThe safety and well-being of children is central to our ethos, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide references and undertake the Independent Safeguarding Authority checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and child protection practices of the Trust.EqualitiesThe Diocese of Norwich (Education Academies Trust / St Benet's Multi Academy Trust) has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its academies and in the employment of people. The post holder will ensure that the Trust meets its statutory obligationsAbout the TeamIMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYINGTo apply, please follow the application process detailed above. 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