General Teaching Assistant with MSA

Riverside School, Tadcaster; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside School, Tadcaster is seeking a dedicated GTA with additional MSA duties to support children in Upper KS2 classes. The role involves assisting in whole class lessons, small group work, and supervising during breaks and lunchtimes.

It is term-time only with specific hours across two small per-week allocations. The school emphasises safeguarding and DBS checks as part of the recruitment process, and is part of STAR MAT, offering a supportive team environment and opportunities for

Qualifications

• DBS checks and safeguarding are required.

Responsibilities

• GTA with additional MSA duties, primarily offering support to children within Upper KS2; support them in whole class lessons, in small group work, and during break and lunchtimes.

Job description

GTA: Grade: CD (point 3-6) Hours: 28.75 hours per week (Term Time Only)

MSA: Grade AB (point 2), Hours 2.5 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Riverside School, Tadcaster is a school with friendly and dedicated staff who always put the needs of our children first. We are seeking a caring, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our committed staff team who have high aspirations both for themselves and our children, have a passion for learning, are proactive and dependable and have strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook. In return we can offer you the opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning and to be part of a happy and effective staff team.

We are seeking a dedicated practitioner to work as a GTA with additional MSA duties. This role will primarily involve offering support to children, including supporting them in whole class lessons, within small group work, and supporting children during break and lunchtimes mainly within our Upper KS2 classes.

Riverside School, Tadcaster is a great place to work; we are offering the opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic team with highly effective teaching assistants who are committed to enhancing the experiences of all our students, whilst being a good team player. Riverside School, Tadcaster is part of The STAR Multi Academy Trust which is strengthening our existing partnership with other local schools.

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A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At STAR MAT, the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.

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We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website here for access to our recruitment policies.