Teaching Assistant (TA)
The City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Islington
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Actual Salary: *£19,978 - £21,078 Pro-rata
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 4 June 2021
Job overview
32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Grade: 4 NJC Scale Points 8 - 11
Salary: £24,715- £26,075 Full Time Equivalent
Actual Salary: *£19,978 - £21,078 Pro-rata
Our new school opened its doors in September 2017 with two reception classes and the school is growing, year on year; to date we have Reception through to Year 3 children and from September 2021 will have Year 4 pupils.
City of London Primary Academy Islington is part of the City of London Academies Trust and situated in the heart of one of the most vibrant areas of Islington. The school is the newest primary to join the family of highly successful City schools, where pupils have achieved Outstanding results, ranking the City of London Academies Trust and City of London as the top performing academies chain in the country for pupil progress. Our School was judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2019 in all categories.
Are you an ambitious and highly effective teaching assistant, determined to make a difference to children’s life chances? If so, come and join the dedicated team at the City of London Primary Academy Islington and help our children to be the best they can be. An excellent start to education has far reaching implications for a child’s future success and so we seek an exceptional and enthusiastic teaching assistant who is able to nurture, inspire and challenge curious minds through high quality interactions with young children. As a teaching assistant, part of your role will be to deliver a range of high quality interventions including phonics, early reading, writing and maths.
If you have high expectations of what young children can accomplish, commitment and flexibility in taking on this new and exciting challenge then we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will work with enthusiasm, flexibility and a warm and nurturing manner.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the COLPAI vision and to support the development of an Outstanding school. As part of the City of London Academies Trust, we offer our staff excellent CPD opportunities and support through our network of world-class professionals and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent interpersonal skills and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team. Our school benefits from wonderful children, engaged parents and a supportive working environment.
If you are enthusiastic, motivated and keen to work with a dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you.
For more information and to apply, please visit www.colpai.org.uk. Application forms should be submitted on the TES website by the closing date https://www.tes.com. Candidates should in no more than two sides of A4, provide an accompanying letter explaining why you are applying for this post and how your experience, skills, training and personal qualities match the requirements of the role as set out in the job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications is: Noon Friday 4th June 2021
Interviews will take place on Friday 11th June 2021
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
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About The City of London Primary Academy, Islington
- The City of London Primary Academy, Islington
- 15 Baltic Street West, Islington, London
- EC1Y 0AE
- United Kingdom
City of London Primary Academy Islington (COLPAI) is a popular and vibrant school serving families in the City, Islington and surrounding area. Our brand new, state-of-the art building offers world-class facilities including an indoor sports and performance hall, dance studio, and landscaped play spaces.
The warm and nurturing approach of our dedicated team, and high expectations with the belief that every child can succeed, ensures COLPAI provides the perfect start for every child. Our Outstanding school is committed to excellence so that the achievement of every child compares favourably with the best in the country. Our provision is based upon the five values of Respect, Excellence, Aspiration, Teamwork and Creativity. Our curriculum offers a strong and structured core to ensure excellence in reading, writing and mathematics. It is set within a broad, balanced and creative curriculum which nurtures the whole child, excellent behaviours for learning and good personal skills. Located on the doorstep of the City of London, with an abundance of arts and cultural venues, COLPAI holds strong partnerships and fully utilises its rich resources to deliver a creative yet challenging curriculum that ignites curious minds.
In our academy, we expect children to work hard and to show dedication and commitment to their education. There are clear boundaries and rules which children must adhere to at all times. They must exhibit exemplary character and conduct and demonstrate respect, kindness and politeness towards each other and the adults. In return, we provide them with an excellent education both in terms of examination success and personal development helping them develop the skills and values they will need to be successful in later life.
We are part of the City of London Academies Trust, where we believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our children, so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that no child’s background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and children can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.
We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We look for ambitious and culturally aligned staff who are enthusiastic, hardworking, conscientious and energetic individuals. Our people want to work with children to ensure that, regardless of their background and circumstances, they will achieve to the best of their ability. In return, we offer a calm, orderly and respectful environment. We also offer a range of staff benefits and development opportunities which support your professional and career development. You will be able to learn from some of the best and most able practitioners in the country. There is a far-reaching commitment to ensuring that all our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes.
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