Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Pegasus Primary School

Permanent - Term Time

Grade 5 - £8.70 an hour (pro-rata)

Hours: 32.5 a week (Mon – Fri, 8.30am – 3.30pm)

Start Date: As soon as possible

We believe that Primary School is a special time in a child’s life.

We want our children to become responsible, determined individuals who love to learn.

Pegasus School is looking for a teaching assistant to work with children to support their learning and development. This may be 1:1 or small group support and the post will be based in the classroom supporting a class teacher. 

You may be at the start of your work in schools or an experienced teaching assistant – either way we will support your training and development to help you become the best you can be. We strongly believe everyone can be outstanding in what they do and achieve. 

Can you

· Inspire and excite children in their learning?

· Help children achieve their full potential?

· Focus on supporting children towards greater independence in their learning?

· Work alongside and include families in their child’s education?

We can offer you

· A challenging and rewarding role having a direct impact on children’s lives.

· A supportive environment within which to work, enabling you to develop your practice.

· Amazing children with a real zest for learning. 

If you feel you would be suitable to work within our supportive and friendly team and would like to come and visit us, please contact Jane Caffyn at Pegasus Primary School on 01865 777175 or email pegasus.office@blackbirdacademytrust.org.

Closing Date: Noon on Monday 30th October 2017

Interview Date: Friday 3rd November 2017

For further information about Pegasus Primary School go to http://www.pegasusprimary.com/146/work-for-us

All applications must be submitted on the Blackbird Academy Trust application form. We are unable to accept CV applications.

The Blackbird Academy Trust takes safeguarding children seriously, the successful applicant will have to undergo a DBS check and references will be required in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

Application Procedure:

Make a request for an application form, job description & personal specification, by emailing Tina Arundell - recruitment@blackbirdacademytrust.org or call 01865 778624.