Job Description

The Role

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The Governing Body of Newchurch Primary School are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to the above post to work within our successful and nurturing school. Applicants must be highly motivated, creative and committed to the highest standards of pupil achievement and inclusion.

About the school

We are proud to have and can offer:

A successful and nurturing school with an engaging, rich and balanced curriculum which puts our children's learning and wellbeing at the heart of everything that we do, achieving high standards whilst developing confident, well-rounded and happy citizens for the future. Enthusiastic children who love to learn in a warm school with a strong family ethos in a school which has a sense of community and belonging; pupils, staff, families and a supportive governing body all working collaboratively together to make our school the best it can be. A strong professional team of highly dedicated teaching staff who are committed to the highest standards and create a caring, happy and positive environment through excellent relationships with parents and the wider community.

About the candidate:

The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications at Level 2 or higher and be able to:

Promote inclusion and wellbeing of all children Engage and support children in their learning through a variety of strategies, adjusting activities for the pupil they are working with to support leaning styles and individual needs. Feedback to teaching staff regarding progress and outcomes. Have the ability to work constructively as part of a team. Have a positive approach to managing behaviour. Develop positive relationships with children, staff and parents to promote the progress and attainment of children. Set high expectations for themselves and the children they work with. Provide intimate care according to our Intimate Care Policy. Show flexibility and draw on a range of strategies in helping pupils achieve positive outcomes in their learning.

Visits to school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.


Please contact the school office on 01925 763427 or via email [email protected] to book a look round and meet the Headteacher and staff. Alternatively, you can ring up to discuss the role with the headteacher.


Application packs including job description, person specification and application form are available from the school website.


Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] and we will acknowledge your application.

Key dates

Closing date for applications:

Friday 19 September at noon.

Interviews:

Thursday 25 September.

Start date:

As soon as possible

Key Info

Contract type:

Fixed term 27.5 hours per week

Salary:

Grade 4 SCP 6

Contract term:

This is a fixed term contract due to supporting the needs of a Reception child with an EHCP who is due to start the school in September 2025 and will terminate when either the child leaves the school or sooner should the child no longer need the same level of support or if the funding is withdrawn.




For further information and to apply, please visit the school website