Teaching Assistant Required

Pinkwell Primary School

Teaching Assistant (TA) required

Pinkwell are looking for a talented, effective and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who will be able to complement our already dedicated and hardworking team at our “Good” school (April 2022). See below for further details: 

Mainstream TA - Scale 3 (Points 5-6) £27,028-£27,435 Full Time Equivalent. Salary will be pro-rata according to hours/weeks worked and length of continuous service.

Start Date: 3rd June 2024 or ASAP thereafter

Other: 39 weeks per year. 31.25 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm). 

 The successful candidate will be:

• a dedicated professional with high expectations and a resilient approach to supporting children (including with SENd) in a nurturing and supportive environment
• a professional who understands and lives our school values of Respect, Resilience,Collaboration & Empathy

These are exciting times for us at Pinkwell as we have just become a good school and we are exceptionally proud of our achievements.   OFSTED (2022) said:

“Pupils really enjoy coming to Pinkwell Primary School. They said that the thing they like the most about their school is the learning. Staff set high expectations for pupils’ learning and behaviour. Pupils like this. They work hard and achieve well.”

We are looking for new staff who will continue our journey in partnership with The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust to strive for excellence in all that we do.

In return you will have the opportunity to work with our amazing children as well as:

• a comprehensive school induction programme
• personalised professional development to help you achieve your career goals 
• partnership work with other Elliot Foundation schools both locally and nationally
• opportunities to progress at Pinkwell and across The Elliot Foundation Academy Trust.

If you wish to apply for this role, please complete the Application Form contained within the pack of documents, and submit to Lisa Gannon, School Business Manager by post to the school address or by email to lgannon@pinkwellschool.org. 

Closing date: Friday 17th May 2024 at midday

Interview date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.