Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Level 2 - 5 days a week (30 hours per week, to be allocated between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm by arrangement). Fixed term - 1 year to start as soon as possible.

Salary Scale 2 5-6 (£21,575 - £21,968) Pro rata – Term-time only. (Actual salary approx £16,600 to £16,950 per annum)

In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates. 

In order to further support the changing needs of our school we are looking to extend our Teaching Assistant Team. We are seeking to appoint a caring Teaching Assistant with a particular interest in supporting the development of reading to join our committed, professional and friendly team.  

We would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants who:

• have experience in or a desire to support children in developing their Reading skills and/or
• have experience of successfully supporting disadvantaged children with learning and/or
• have experience of successfully supporting children who are new to English and/or
• have experience of successfully supporting children with communication and interaction needs or a desire to do so
• have a good rapport with children and are able to engage them in learning
• have high expectations for pupils’ work and behaviour
• are able to promote the aims and values of the school
• are able to work flexibly as part of a team with drive and passion to ensure that all children achieve
• are willing and able to share good practice and learn from others

The successful candidate will be expected to meet all aspects of the job description.

We offer opportunities for continuing your professional development. Teaching Assistants working at Level 2 are expected to be flexible, able and willing to work with different age groups and children as required (including those with medical, challenging and/or complex needs).

Morley Memorial Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is subject to the receipt of good references and enhanced DBS checks.

For further details, a job description and the application form please see the school website.

Final date when applications will be considered: 9am on 20 February 2023

Interviews will take place on 24 February 2023

School website: http://morley.cambs.sch.uk