Teaching Assistant
Marine Academy Primary
Plymouth
- Expired
- Salary:
- £12,623 - £13,592
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- May 2018
- Apply by:
- 18 February 2018
Job overview
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant or Graduate wishing to pursue a career in teaching, to work alongside the classroom teachers in our ‘Outstanding’ Primary.
The ideal applicants will preferably have a NVQ3 (or equivalent) or a degree if they aspire to train to be a teacher in the future and have experience of working with children. We are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking, creative practitioners, able to motivate pupils. Suitable candidates will be confident in developing phonics and early reading, writing and maths skills with Reception and Key Stage One children or have very good subject knowledge to support teaching and learning in Key Stage Two.
Applicants must have Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE, a good level of spoken English, a good team member and be able to develop positive behaviour strategies with children.
As an outstanding school we are able to provide you with excellent opportunities to develop further, including the opportunity to consider completing a School Direct course.
The successful candidate will:
- be an outstanding classroom practitioner
- have experience or a good working knowledge of the Early Years or National Curriculum
- have the skills and sensitivity to deal with all members of our community and multi-agency partners
- be enthusiastic, driven and committed to ensuring the Academy's future success be able to work as part of a friendly and supportive 0-19 Campus team
- be a life-long learner and an inspiration to others.
Please note that English and Maths A* - C or equivalent is required for this role and certificates will need to be produced at interview.
To apply and for further details please go to: http://marineacademy.org.uk/primary/staff-vacancies
Closing date: 18 February 2018
Interview date: as soon as possible after closing date.
An enhanced DBS check and Disclosure by Association will be required for all vacancies.
About Marine Academy Primary
- Marine Academy Primary
- Trevithick Road, Plymouth
- Devon
- PL5 2AF
- United Kingdom
Marine Academy Primary is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational primary school for children aged 4-11. It is situated in Plymouth and is the first “marine” primary school in the country, plus the first free school in the South West to be graded "outstanding" by Ofsted.
There are currently approximately 150 pupils and the capacity is 420. It is part of Marine Academy Plymouth (MAP) and its three sponsors are Plymouth University, Cornwall College and Plymouth City Council. It first opened its doors in 2013 and has its own purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities.
Headteacher
Siobhan Meredith
Values and vision
The school has a policy of support and respect. It welcomes children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Its mission is to provide outstanding education that ensures all pupils reach their greatest potential.
As part of MAP, the primary school has similar values to the secondary school when it comes to its specialist subjects. Technology, art and sport are all integral to Plymouth, and they are to Marine Academy Plymouth. The academy won a national Special Needs Inclusion award in the Education Business Awards.
Ofsted report
“From their starting points, pupils achieve exceptionally well in reading, writing and mathematics and make very rapid progress. Achievement gaps between disadvantaged pupils and their peers have closed. Similarly, pupils identified with special educational needs are also making outstanding progress.”
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