TA2 - Horticultural and Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant

St James' Church of England Primary School; Ashton-under-Lyne; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 27.000; Part-time

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St James' Church of England Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a TA2 Horticulture and Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant to enrich pupils' learning through garden-based and outdoor activities.

You will support the development of bespoke horticultural and outdoor learning programmes, assist pupils in accessing the programme of study, and work both in the classroom and outside on the school grounds.

Competenze

• Love of outdoor environment and good practical knowledge of horticulture.
• Ability to guide and lead children in learning outdoors.
• Commitment to high standards and safeguarding.

Mansioni

• Support development of bespoke horticultural and outdoor learning programmes.
• Assist pupils in accessing the programme of study.
• Work in both classroom and outdoor settings on the school grounds.

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Join our Team as a TA2 - Horticulture and Outdoor Learning Assistant!

TITLE:TA2 Horticultural and Outdoor Learning Teaching Assistant

SCHOOL:St. James Church of England Primary School

REPORTING TO:Headteacher

GRADE:NJC04 – NJC06 (£26,016 - £26,847 per annum, pro rata)

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS:10 hours per week

PURPOSE OF POST: To work under the instruction/guidance of teacher/senior staff and to support the development of the school’s bespoke horticultural and outdoor learning programmes of study for all pupils. To assist pupils’ with access to the appropriate programme of study. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside in the school grounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:

1. To have a love of the outdoor environment and a good practical knowledge of horticulture to guide and lead children in their learning.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and talented teaching assistant to join our dedicated staff team.

We require a teaching assistant who can provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities and support the child throughout all aspects of school life. Applicants must be committed to further enhancing the very high standards which already exist in the school and be patient and kind to support the child/ren in their transition. The successful candidate will also be expected to make a valuable contribution to whole school development and to enriching the experiences of our pupils and will be fully supported by the school and the Trust.

Please send any queries to: [e-mail]

Safeguarding Statement:

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, as part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed.