Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 2Working patternPart time: 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.45am - 12.30pmTerm-Time OnlyContract typePermanentActual salary9518.20Pay scaleNJC Grade 3What skills and experience we're looking forEducation and KnowledgeGood literacy and numeracy skills gained from general education toGCSE/'O' level/Adult Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalentNVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualificationICT skillsKnowledge of child protection and relevant proceduresWorking knowledge of national curriculum and other relevantlearning programmes/strategies.ExperienceTeaching Assistant experience of wider primary age range (more than three years' experience)Experience of assisting Class Teachers in the planning of work programmes for individuals and groups of childrenExperience of carrying out pre-determined educational activitiesEvidence or participation in recent professional development /courses Assessment UnderstandingSkills / Aptitudes Ability to motivate others and work as a team Shows initiative Ability to form positive relationships with adults and children Be able to give and receive feedback Approachable, good listener Well-developed interpersonal / communication skills Has trust and integrity Enthusiastic Commitment to seeing things through Sense of humour Flexibility Awareness of child protection issues and policies Specific Requirements Understand and utilise effective record keeping / target setting systems for small groups of pupils Ensure tasks are completed Ability to work with parents / colleagues Encourage inclusion Promotion of school within its communityWhat the school offers its staffExperience in a welcoming school,rated 'Good' by OFSTEDSupportive and enthusiasticcolleagues & Governing BodyA happy & friendly workingenvironmentOpportunity for ContinuousProfessional Development.Local Government PensionScheme.Sickness BenefitsOn-site ParkingCommitment to safeguardingAny job offer at Sparken Hill Academy is contingent upon successful completion of all mandatory background checks to our full satisfaction, including: - An enhanced DBS criminal record check -- Satisfactory professional references, - Verification of qualifications, - A review of publicly available social media demonstrating conduct aligned with our codes & values.We reserve the right to withdraw an employment offer or terminate a position if background checks or social media screening raise concerns about suitability for working with children. Prospective staff must consent to these checks as a condition of consideration. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.Applying for the jobPlease complete the online application.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.