Primary Teaching Assistant

Salary: Scale 4 NJC Scale (points 7 – 10) £27,855 - £29,139 FTE

Actual £21,933 - £22,945

33 hours per week, term time plus INSET days

You will provide administrative and curriculum support to the KS1 and KS2 Teachers. This post will involve working within the primary aged unit, based at the Lindberg site in Wallington.

 The ideal candidate will have:

·        English and Maths qualifications GCSE grade A-C or equivalent;

·        Experience of working with students with behavioural difficulties and learning needs on a one-to-one basis or in small groups;

·        Excellent communication skills, with the ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, parents/carers and other professionals.

The school can offer you:

·        Local Government Pension Scheme;

·        An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives;

·        A programme of professional development for staff at all levels;

·        Small class sizes; 

·        Strong community spirit;

·        Staff who are supportive towards each other;

·        Free access to our employee assistance scheme;

·        Term-time hours. 

 We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Please refer to the Person Specification (listed in the attached Job Description) when completing your supporting statement.

Please note that we will seek references and conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The Limes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Further information about The Limes College is available on our website.

Closing date:            Thursday, 9 May 2024 at midday

Interviews:                To be confirmed.