Teaching Assistant /Associate Teacher

Teaching Assistant /Associate Teacher

Dates:                                    Apply by Friday 6th October 2023, by 12pm

Start Date:                             As soon as possible.

Salary:                                   Grade 4:

                                               33.5 hours per week / 39.6 weeks salary range is £16,581.25 - £19,227.51 or

                                               40 hours per week / 39.6 weeks salary range is £19,798.50 - £22,958.22

Location:                              Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Contract type:                      Term–time (39.6 weeks during school term)

Contract term:                      Permanent

Core Hours of Work:            Either 33.5 or 40 hours per week (hours can be agreed on successful appointment)

                                               Please state your preference on your application form

Are you a dedicated, enthusiastic person who is excited about the prospect of shaping the future of a growing school? Do you want to join a school rated Good with Outstanding features under the new Ofsted framework? https://www.nishkamschooltrust.org/npsw/page/?title=Inspection+reports&pid=340 

Have you the vision, commitment and drive to help us continue to develop and deliver the best provision for every child? Why not visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/nishkamprimarywolves or our website https://www.nishkamschooltrust.org/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=86 to find out more about us.

The School

The core of a Nishkam education is the triple pursuit of academic excellence, creating a community that supports children throughout their lives and nurturing a strong values-led approach to life.

Our children are a delight to teach, the School has exceptional resources, our teachers are enthusiastic and hardworking, and the support team is dedicated to the wellbeing of all pupils. 

The Role

To support the next phase of development the Governors are seeking to appoint additional experienced, bright, and enthusiastic Associate Teacher to join our friendly and inclusive school.

The successful candidate will be:

·         have experience in Key Stage 2

·         committed to and able to support the school ethos

·         able promote high standards of attainment and behaviour

·         inspirational, enthusiastic and highly motivated

·         able to work as part of a team and take individual lead as appropriate

·         able to inspire and appreciate creativity

·         able to assist teachers in planning and preparation of lessons appropriate to the class and individuals

·         support SEN/PPG lead in a range of intervention strategies

·         assist the SEN/PPG lead in documentation and monitoring of each child 

·         able to support pupil learning in classroom settings, with individuals, small groups and whole classes as appropriate.

·         able to assist in monitoring pupils’ progress and assess work to achieve individual progression and whole school improvement

·         experienced in promoting the wellbeing of pupils, providing guidance and support

·         able to communicate and consult with parents

·         able to assist in preparing reports as appropriate

Nishkam School Trust (NST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

To apply:

·         You need to complete an application form, https://nishkamschooltrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies by 6th October 2023, 12pm Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to attend an interview.

·         Interviews will be held on: Thursday 12th October 2023

·         Visits to the school are welcomed on either : Monday 2nd October at 9.30 am or Thursday 5th October at 2 pm (please call the school office to book an appointment)