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Teaching Vacancies; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 1,500 - 2,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas Dinner provided

Tea/Coffee provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Job summary

William Westley Primary School is inviting applications for an inspirational Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work with our dedicated staff and pupils. The role is permanent, 4.33 hours a week during term time, with starting as soon as possible.

The days are Tuesday and Wednesday from 1.10pm to 3.20pm, with safeguarding commitments in place. We offer a collaborative team environment, flexibility to develop skills, and opportunities for professional development in line with School Development

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspirational Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will work in partnership with our committed staff, Senior Leadership Team and wonderful pupils.

We are a school family who are dedicated to supporting children to become confident, assertive and self-motivated learners. We are a happy and cohesive team who enjoy working alongside each other, with the freedom to deepen our skills, knowledge and subject passions. We strive to lead on best-practice, and regularly bring fresh-thinking to the team to ensure we continually challenge ourselves to improve the learning experience both within and outside the classroom.

This is a permanent contract post for 4.33 hours per week, term time only. We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

The days would be Tuesday & Wednesday: 1.10pm-3.20pm

To find out more about the post and the vision for the school please contact Mr Andrew Westcott, Headteacher on [e-mail]

Please note that if we have enough applications to go to interview, the advert may be withdrawn early.

What the school offers its staff

• Eligibility, with discussion, to attend their own children's appointments/concerts etc.
• Christmas Dinner is provided and paid for by the school.
• Tea/Coffee are provided by the school daily.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• SLT reduction of workload wherever possible as long as it does not impact the Quality of Education.
• Professional Development is designed to meet individual needs and to pursue passions or interests in line with School Development e.g. Mental Health, top-up degrees/courses etc.
• Designated Wellbeing Governor to review school's wellbeing strategy, policy and practices.
• A staff survey is conducted annually to monitor staff wellbeing.
• Wellbeing board in the staff room.
• Option to purchase a Blue Light Card

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust