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Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Priory Primary School

Kingston upon Hull

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Salary:
Grade 4, Point 5 - 7 (£16,612 - £17,174 actual salary per annum)
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
8 April 2024

Job overview

Teaching Assistant Level 2 

Salary: Grade 4, Point 5 - 7 (£16,612 - £17,174  actual salary per annum)

Hours: 31.25 hours per week, Term Time Only

Monday - Friday 08:30 - 15:15 (30 minute unpaid break)

Fixed Term until 19th July 2024

ASAP

The Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is responsible for ten schools across Hull; three 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. 

Priory Primary School is looking for a successful candidate who must have a good understanding of the primary curriculum, a positive approach to managing children’s behaviour and be fully committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for our children. 

The candidate should have high expectations of the pupils and of themselves. In addition, excellent skills in English (written reading and spoken) Maths and other curriculum areas would be essential. 

It would be desirable if candidates had a good understanding of the teaching of phonics and some experience of working with children with additional needs. 

Applicants must have excellent communication skills, be hard working, creative, enthusiastic and flexible. We will provide the successful candidate with a programme of training if required, to be part of a friendly dedicated team in a welcoming learning environment. 

Closing date: Monday 08th April at 09:00

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 15th April   

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education   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 SafeguardingPolicy 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. 

Please visit Thrive Trust website to view our Job Applicants Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school.

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About Priory Primary School

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Priory Primary School aims to provide a safe, happy and secure environment where every child achieves their full potential. We aim for enthusiastic learners through providing a stimulating and challenging curriculum. Team work between all stakeholders – children, staff, parents, governors – is at the heart of the school and we celebrate both achievements and successes. Our consistent positive approach to learning and teaching engages children and promotes lifelong learning.’  

We are an expanding primary school in the west of the city. We are popular and always oversubscribed. Following a significant expansion and building programme, which will be completed in September 2016, we will have enough space for 420 children at Priory Primary School.

Strengths

•Parents and the community, who support their children with their learning and by attending school activities.

•Foundation Stage, in which children settle well into school life and make consistently good progress.

•Small teaching groups in Yr 5 / 6 to accelerate progress.

•Effective intervention to support children’s development and learning in Maths, Reading, Speech and Language, Social Skills and Fine and gross motor skills

•All children in Year 1 (and Year 2 children that were unsuccessful in their Phonics screening) having an adult led guided reading group each morning

•Enterprise activities embedded into the Learning Challenge curriculum and supporting community links.

•Strong partnerships with other agencies (School Health Plus ½ day weekly support from our school nurse)

•Strong school to school support within our 11 school partnership, with some key staff providing support and challenge within other schools across the city.

•Enthusiastic, dedicated and supporting staff who are willing to go the extra mile with the aim of ensuring our children achieve their full potential

•Flexible and determined staff and governors committed to finding creative solutions to school improvement issues

•Carefully planned and engaging learning challenge curriculum, which not only supports academic learning and the acquisition of basic skills but also lays significant emphasis on the children’s social moral spiritual and cultural development

We are currently graded as ‘good’ by Ofsted and are working hard to try to ensure a positive outcome at our next inspection.


If you're searching for your next teaching post, why not contact us now? You'll be working at a great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed teachers.


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