KS1 & KS2 Teaching Assistants (full time and part time)

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant - Full Time (35 hours), Term Time

Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant - Part Time (21 hours), Term Time

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th April 2023, 9am

Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd May 2023

Start date: negotiable

The successful applicants will be expected to support the Teachers in Key Stage 1 and 2 classes and to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children for whom the post holder has responsibility and with whom the post holder comes into contact. A full job description and person specification can be viewed in the Information Booklet below.

The post includes membership of a Pension Scheme with a high employer contribution. Discounts are available to assist with fees at Blue Coat for any member of staff's children admitted to the school. Accommodation may be available. The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits to promote this including healthy lunches, use of the swimming pool, wellbeing days, a weekly boot camp and more. Free parking is available on site.

Knowledge and Experience

• Up to date knowledge and understanding of the KS1 National Curriculum and current educational practice.
• Understanding of how pupils’ learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and understand the stages of child development.
• Ability to support and assist the Head of Pre-Prep and Class Teachers in providing a happy, secure, safe and stimulating environment in which the children can develop to their full potential.
• Experience of liaising with teaching staff to contribute to the planning and delivery of the teaching programme, and assisting in the monitoring, assessment and recording of each pupil’s academic and social progress systematically.
• Experience of assisting teaching staff to create a bright classroom environment in which children’s work is displayed to promote and enhance learning, and maintaining general orderliness of the classroom environment and its resources.
• First Aid training (or willingness to undertake this).

Personal attributes

• Infectious enthusiasm and passion for working with children.
• A professional manner and appearance.
• Friendly, warm personality with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively.
• Clear communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a year group team.
• Sympathy with the Christian ethos and activities of the school.
• Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school.

All members of staff are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to, and ensure compliance with, the School’s child protection procedures and staff guidance at all times.

Original certificates will be required as proof of qualification. All other attributes will be assessed using the contents of the application form, at interview and with the professional references.

Application forms, together with a supporting letter addressed to the Headmaster should be returned by noon on Wednesday 26th April. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 2nd May. Shortlisted candidates will be observed interacting with children in a classroom setting and will attend a formal interview. There will be an opportunity to tour the school.

At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. They must also bring proof of qualifications where relevant for the post. The documentation required by applicants is listed in the Recruitment Policy which is available on the school website and from the School.

The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (including a Barred List check), a satisfactory online check, a satisfactory medical fitness declaration and satisfactory references. Confidential references will be sought prior to interview.

The Blue Coat School is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note, we reserve the right to close posts and commence interviews at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.