Opportunity for a Key Stage 2 Classroom Teaching Assistant

Opportunity for a Key Stage 2 Classroom Teaching Assistant

Hourly Rate: £10.01 per hour @ 21.25 hours per week, term time only, fixed until August 31st 2023 in the first instance.

Start Date: January 2023

Barrow 1618 Church of England Primary Free School is a thriving learning community, serving wonderful pupils and their families. As a small rural primary school it is particularly focused on the benefits of outdoor learning, and encourages freedom of spirit and independence of mind. We foster an inclusive, caring partnership between parents, staff, children, the Church and the community – our Barrow Family. We seek to provide children with experiential learning that they’ll remember for a lifetime.

The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a dedicated, passionate and committed Teaching Assistant to provide support to children in Key Stage 2. We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is caring and at the same time conscientious in making sure that they nurture and support the pupils' educational experience to the best it can be. We are looking for someone with good behaviour management skills, classroom knowledge and a caring personality. Must be flexible and reliable.

This post is fixed term until 31.8.2023. This post will be part time Monday - Friday (21.25 hours per week 8.30am-12.45 pm)

Barrow 1618 CofE Free School needs a Teaching Assistant who:

• Has at least an appropriate Level 2 NVQ Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

• Demonstrates a good standard of English and Maths.

• Has experience of working with children with additional needs, including ASD and EAL.

• Be able to work towards children’s targets under the guidance of the class teacher and   SENCO.

• Liaise with parents and attend review meetings for the child.

• Support pupils with an empathetic and caring approach.

• Is committed to inclusion and who wants to make a positive difference.

• Work effectively as part of a team. Be energetic, positive, committed and determined to help our children succeed.

For further information about the school, please view our website https://barrow1618school.co.uk/

Barrow 1618 CofE Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you: 

·        further training and development to enable the effective fulfilment of your role in school

·        engaged and supportive staff, parents and governors

·        an opportunity to be part of our unique Barrow Family team

·        happy and well-behaved children

·        the chance to be innovative and to share in the exciting development of our outstanding school

·        a beautiful, peaceful and extensive award-winning rural working environment.

Applicants have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity or religion.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact Angela Pitchford, School Business Manager, to arrange a suitable date and time on 01952 388640 or email

barrow.office@taw.org.uk

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

To apply please complete the application form on the ‘Vacancies’ page of the school website and email to barrow.office@taw.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Thursday 8th December

Interviews will take place on Monday 12th December

Please note, it will not be possible to offer individual feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Applications only on prescribed form accepted.