Teaching Assistant Level 1

The West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy has a vacancy for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant.  The post holder will be required to work 37 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. As part of this role, the successful candidate will:

- Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils

- Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion

- Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

This is an excellent and exciting time to join our Academy.  We believe in supporting and developing all staff, with regular CPD and a forward-thinking, friendly team culture.  We welcome visits to the school and the chance to meet members of the team, as well as the leadership team. Please contact Estelle Sharpe to arrange a visit on 01476 405200.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:

- An excellent practitioner committed to high standards for all children

- Has high expectations of the children in terms of behaviour and learning

- Is a good team player

- Has a creative approach to teaching and learning

- Has the determination to make school life a positive, rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone

In return we offer:

- A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.

- Excellent professional development opportunities

- Calm and purposeful learning environments

- Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community

- A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school

More information and application forms are available on our website:

https://www.wgpacademy.org.uk/vacancies/

For any further information and to submit applications please contact Estelle Sharpe by email: Esharpe@wgacademy.org.uk

Please note we cannot accept CV’s as a form of application.

Application deadline:                     Thursday 6th October 2022

Interview date:                                w/c Monday 10th October 2022

The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening including checks with previous employers and undertake an enhanced DBS with barred check.