EYFS/KS1/KS2 Teaching Assistant
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
Haringey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 2, Outer London + Health Cash Plan + Harris Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2017
Job overview
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is a two form entry Primary with part-time Nursery located in North London. Our aim is to provide an education that is affirming, aspirational and transformational so that all our children leave us academically and emotionally equipped for their next stage. Our staff are committed to working together to achieve the best for our children. If you visit our website you can view our priorities, approaches, vision and values in more detail.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, forward thinking and enthusiastic EYFS/KS1/KS2 Teaching Assistant to start ASAP. You will predominantly be working with groups of children under the direction of the class teacher with occasional basic administrative tasks. In addition it will involve small group and individual support focused on raising attainment.
What we are looking for:
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Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
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Someone who is qualified to at least NVQ level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent.
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The ability to use your initiative.
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The ability to communicate effectively with children and parents and work as part of our dedicated and caring staff team.
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Experience of working with children for whom English is an additional language.
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Experience of delivering a structured phonics programme would be desirable.
Why work at Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane?
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A happy, learning environment where everyone is valued
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Children who are fun to be with and are motivated by enjoyable learning experiences
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Outstanding CPD opportunities
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Generous Harris benefits and rewards package
Work Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only
Closing Date: 30/01/2017
Interviews W/C: 30th January 2017
The Academy works within the wider Harris Federation of Schools, a supportive and highly successful group of Academies all based in and around London. Each Academy operates autonomously within the Federation but all Harris Academies collaborate closely in sharing school improvement strategies and in supporting one another.
Please call the PA to the Principal, Emma Olakisan, on 020 8808 3231 if you have any questions regarding the role, or download the Candidate Information Pack on our website for more information.
Ref No 1982
https://careers.harrisfederation.org.uk/vacancy/eyfs-ks1-ks2-teaching-assistant-299897.html
Applications are also welcomed from experienced teaching assistants interested to train as a teacher through our Harris School Direct Programme: more information is available here think-train-to-teach.
We have taken an innovative approach to our recruitment, by using the power of video. As part of our recruitment process, we may ask you to complete a quick video assessment, giving you a unique opportunity to articulate your application, showcase your personality and tell us why you are interested in this next challenge. We use this alongside your online application form when shortlisting for interview.
Harris Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.
Attached documents
About Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
School summary
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is a two form entry Primary with part time Nursery located in North London, which opened in September 2012 in the heart of Tottenham. We are a happy, caring and supportive Academy that is raising standards and expectations.
In work and in play, Harris primary students are encouraged towards traditional values: good manners and behaviour, enthusiasm for learning, and recognising right from wrong. Our aim is that, whatever a child’s background or starting point, by the time they move on to secondary school from the Academy they will have developed the academic skills, social skills, confidence and drive that they need in order to succeed.
Academy Ethos
At Philip Lane our aims and values underpin our curriculum, teaching and learning. We revisit and reflect on these in our day to day work with the pupils and wider community.
Our aim is to provide an education that is affirming, aspirational and transformational so that all our children leave us academically and emotionally equipped for their next stage. Our staff are committed to working together to achieve the best for our children.
These are our values:
- We value the way in which all children are unique, and our curriculum promotes respect for the views of each individual, as well as for people of all cultures.
- We value tolerance, respect and promote fair play in all we do
- We value a working partnership with parents and families to support each pupil’s learning, progress and well-being
- We value the spiritual and moral development of each pupil, as well as their intellectual and physical growth.
- We value the importance of each person in our community. We organise our curriculum so that we promote co-operation and understanding between all members of our community.
- We value our environment and we aim through our curriculum to teach respect for our world, and how we should care for it.
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