Teaching Assistant

FULL TIME POST

SALARY: SCALE 4 POINT 4 – 9 (£25,776 – 27,957 FTE) PRO RATA

30 HOURS PER WEEK, TERM TIME ONLY (39 WEEKS)

We are seeking to employ a dedicated teaching assistant who is motivated to do the best for children. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-spoken, talented and dedicated individual willing to join a dynamic team. The successful candidate will have a preference of where they would like to be placed, in the first instance e.g. EYFS, KS1 or KS2, as we would like to play to their strengths. Graduates interested in going into teaching are welcome to apply. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Have excellent communication skills 
• Have experience of working with children with SEN 
• Be able to work as part of a team, but also use initiative and self-direction when needed 
• Be calm and patient 
• Be flexible and adaptable 
• Have a commitment to achieving high standards

Albion Primary School is a happy, inclusive and creative school where children thrive and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. Our children are exceptional and keen to learn and all members of our school community are valued. 

We offer: 

• Well behaved children who have a love of learning at our school 
• A friendly and supportive team with high morale who all champion children’s well-being 
• A very well resources and attractive environment 
• A strong ethos of high expectations and challenge for the whole community 
• Excellent professional development and career enhancement opportunities 
• Excellent induction and a support programme for all staff new to the school 
• A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community with excellent transport links

“Albion Primary School provides an outstanding quality of education and serves its local community exceptionally well.” Ofsted 2011

Further details and application packs are available from the school admin office or by email.

Closing date: Friday 21st April 2023, 12.00pm (midday)

Interviews: Friday 28th April 2023

Application packs are available to download from this advert, by email or from our website. The role is linked to and subject to school funding and therefore will be fixed term for 1 year in the first instance.

CVs will not be accepted.

The school is registered in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) as currently set out in the Data Protection Bill. The school is required to share some data with the Local Authority and the DfE.

Albion Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Albion Primary School is a Safeguarding school. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declarationAlbion Primary School.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.