Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Assistant Level 2 

Salary: Grade 4 Point 5-7 (£14,731 - £15,273 actual salary per annum)

Term Time plus 2 Days

Hours: 30 hours per week

Fixed term until 31st August 2023

Monday - Friday 8:30am to 3:20pm with 50 minutes for lunch

Required ASAP

The Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is responsible for nine schools across Hull; two secondary and seven primary. A Thrive school is one that is a dynamic community of staff, pupils and their families all focussed on one thing - inspiring pupils to thrive in life. 

Sidmouth Primary School is looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will be required to work 30 hours per week, term time only plus 2 x training days. 

The successful candidate must have an understanding of the primary curriculum and a positive approach to managing children’s behaviour. The candidate should have high expectations of the pupils and of themselves.  

We also expect candidates to have excellent communication skills as well as excellent skills in English, Maths and other curriculum areas. The candidate will be hard working, creative, enthusiastic and able to work constructively and proactively as part of a team.

In return, we will welcome the successful candidate to our friendly, dedicated team and wider school Community.

Please browse our school website for further information about our school. If you have any further questions please contact spsadmin@thrivetrust.uk

Closing date:      Friday 03rd February, 3pm   

Interview date:     TBC

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022) an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment. 

A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:  Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. 

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