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Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Princess May Primary School

Hackney

Salary:
Scale 5 - £25,833 - £27,225 FTE
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
19 June 2019

Job overview

Start date: 01 September 2019 or sooner

Princess May Primary School is looking for exceptional individuals to work as Teaching Assistants. We are a fully inclusive school and insist that all of our children make exceptional progress. The level 3 TA role is a newly created one, with high expectations around teaching and learning, and ensuring that each and every child has access to the highest quality education. TAs will join year group teams, however will be expected to work across the school, including teaching of our phonics programme, Read, Write Inc and our reading programmes, Daily Supported Reading and Destination Reader.

The successful candidate will join and be fully supported by a skilled and experienced staff, united around clear school priorities for the current academic year and beyond. High-quality training and supportive mentoring will ensure successful applicants are well placed to make a positive contribution to the school’s journey to outstanding. Heads of Year will ensure that the right support is delivered in the right way, with each year group having a strong team ethic.

Benefits include:

  • A start date before the summer holidays
  • Potential for progression to other posts within the school, depending on performance
  • Highly motivated, exceptionally kind and caring children
  • A highly supportive senior leadership team

The successful candidate will have:

  • A positive ‘can do’ attitude with a track record of success 
  • A commitment to driving standards of performance 
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a strong work ethic
  • A determination that every child should succeed
  • Resilience, humour and a high sense of moral purpose 

About Our School

Princess May is a two-form entry school in a vibrant area of the London Borough of Hackney, situated between Stoke Newington and Dalston. We currently have 372 pupils on roll, including a nursery, a high number of which are eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. The school is fully inclusive, with very strong community support and engagement. A strong teaching and learning team ensure that each child reaches their full potential, regardless of background or economic barriers. This is our core purpose. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring that every child at Princess May succeeds.

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 020 7254 1589 or email recruitment@princessmay.hackney.sch.uk to book a visit and/or have a confidential discussion with the SENCO or Headteacher.

Closing date: Wednesday 19th June, 1pm

Shortlisting: Wednesday 19th June, 1pm

Interviews and observations: Wednesday 26th June

Candidates will be notified of the outcome by 6pm on Wednesday 26th June

Please email all completed applications to: recruitment@princessmay.hackney.sch.uk

Please note we will only accept applications using the school's application form, which is attached to this advert.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through an enhanced DBS check, with references sought before interview.

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About Princess May Primary School

Princess May is a two-form entry school in a vibrant area of the London Borough of Hackney, situated between Stoke Newington and Dalston. We currently have 225 pupils on roll, including a nursery,  a high number of which are eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. The school is fully inclusive, with very strong community support and engagement. A strong teaching and learning team ensure that each child reaches their full potential, regardless of background or economic barriers. This is our core purpose.

The school is close to excellent transport links, including Dalston Kingsland, Hackney Downs and Stoke Newington. There are many local amenities and a host of international restaurants and cafes to enjoy at lunch time and after work. Hackney is an excellent place to work and live, with a highly-supportive local authority network still in place to support both business functions and teaching and learning.

Find out more on our website: www.princessmay.hackney.sch.uk

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrimaryMay

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Applications closed