Teaching Assistant (and Midday Assistant)
27.50 hours per week (plus 3.50 hours Midday Assistant role) - Term time only
Pay Scale: A1/B1
Salary: £18328 - £19698 pro-rata
Closing Date: 2nd December 2021
Start date: ASAP
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, welcoming village school. The role will initially be based in Key Stage 2.
With a demonstrable understanding of the classroom role and responsibilities, you should possess a sound knowledge of working with, or caring for children, ideally combined with an awareness of policies and procedures relating to child protection.
The successful candidate will:
- Have high expectations of the children both in terms of achievement and behaviour and be committed to raising standards.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently using their own initiative.
- Have experience of delivering Mathematics and Literacy intervention programmes.
- Be able to motivate and inspire children.
- Be able to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.
- Have good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
- Be able to improve learning outcomes with groups and individuals.
We can offer:
- Motivated and enthusiastic children with high standards of behaviour who deserve the very best opportunities.
- An excellent building with good facilities.
- Supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and local community.
Candidates are welcome to visit the school and this is strongly encouraged. Please call the school to arrange a mutually convenient time.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so by downloading an application form submitting your completed application form to j.spencer@gildersomeprimary.org.uk
For more information about the school and what we offer at Gildersome Primary, please have a look around the website.
SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Gildersome Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and we seek to promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.