Teaching Assistant

Dates: Apply by Friday 16th June by 12pm 

Start Date: September 2023 

Salary: Grade 3- £17,681 

Location: Akaal primary, Derby  

Contract type: Term–time (during school term) 

Contract term: Permanent  

Core Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)  

Are you a dedicated, enthusiastic person who is excited about the prospect of shaping the future of a growing school?  

https://www.akaalprimaryschool.org/ 

The School 

The core of a Akaal education is the triple pursuit of academic excellence, creating a community that supports children throughout their lives and nurturing a strong values-led approach to life. 

Our children are a delight to teach, the school has exceptional resources, our teachers are enthusiastic and hardworking, and the support team is dedicated to the wellbeing of all pupils.   

The Role 

To support the next phase of development the Governors are seeking to appoint additional experienced, bright, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and inclusive school.  

The successful candidate will be: 

• committed to and able to support the school ethos  
• able promote high standards of attainment and behaviour 
• inspirational, enthusiastic and highly motivated 
• able to work as part of a team and take individual lead as appropriate 
• able to inspire and appreciate creativity 
• able to assist teachers in planning and preparation of lessons appropriate to the class and individuals 
• support SEN/PPG lead in a range of intervention strategies 
• assist the SEN/PPG lead in documentation and monitoring of each child  
• able to support pupil learning in classroom settings, with individuals, small groups and whole classes as appropriate. 
• able to assist in monitoring pupils’ progress and assess work to achieve individual progression and whole school improvement 
• experienced in promoting the wellbeing of pupils, providing guidance and support 
• able to communicate and consult with parents 
• able to assist in preparing reports as appropriate 

We will offer you 

• a friendly and welcoming team 
• hardworking and dedicated colleagues 
• enthusiastic and diligent children 
• supportive parents, carers and community 
• a committed and fully involved governing body 
• a well-resourced learning environment 
• opportunities for professional development 

Akaal primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check. 

To apply: 

• You need to complete an application form, which you can download from our website https://www.akaalprimaryschool.org/ 
• Applications to be sent to info@akaalprimaryschool.org by Friday 16th June, 2023 12pm 
• Successful applicants will be contacted by Tuesday 20th June 2023  
• Interviews will be held: Week Commencing Monday 26h June 2023