Teaching Assistant - KS2

Snettisham Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience of KS2 to join their friendly team. If you would like to join a school that creates an environment where pupils are enthused to learn and respect the world around them, then this is the job for you.

Salary: C, £12.65/hour, Approx £18,355 per annum 

(FTE £24,404 based on 37 hours – Please note the salary will be pro rata)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time +1)

Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk

Website: https://www.snettishamprimary.co.uk/

You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills, high expectations and a real commitment to supporting the children as they enjoy learning a bespoke knowledge rich curriculum.

You must be able to help keep pupils engaged and on track during each lesson and you will have strong behavioural management skills.

Purpose of the Job 

Under the direction/instruction of teaching/senior staff, work with individuals or groups to supervise physical and general care of pupils, including those with SEN. Support access to learning for pupils using a wide range of resources and work closely with the Class Teacher to enable pupils to fully access the curriculum. To be able to promote positive play and work experiences and help the pupils to be more independent.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Support for Pupils and Class Teacher - To attend to the personal and social needs of pupils and any other special requirements depending on the nature of a pupil’s special needs and, wherever possible, making this part of the learning experience.
• Support for the Curriculum - Support pupils to understand instructions and make reasonable adjustments in discussion with the Class Teacher to enable pupils to fully access the curriculum.
• Support for the School - Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health including positive mental health, safety and security, confidentiality, data protection, intimate care and SEN code of practice 2014 reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Full Job Description attached below.

Closing Date for Applications: 27th January 2025

Interview Dates: TBC

Start Date: ASAP

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.