Teaching Assistant

St John's Church of England Primary School; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Professional learning opportunities

Diversity of workforce

Job summary

St John's Church of England Primary School in Weymouth is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support KS2 learners. The role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, with a permanent contract.

The post is term-time only plus school training days. The successful candidate will work as part of a committed team with experience in primary settings valued to support pupil learning and progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's learning in a primary school setting.
• Able to work well within a team to ensure learner progress.
• Knowledgeable and calm, with strong organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support KS2 pupils with learning under teacher guidance.
• Contribute to a caring, nurturing classroom environment.
• Assist with promoting positive behaviour and learning progress.

Skills

Child support

Primary school experience

Team collaboration

Organised

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for KS2.

Working 32.5 hours per week 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Permanent Contract, Term time only plus school training days per year.

DSAT2 SCP4-6 - £25,185 - £25,989 FTE

Actual - £19,028 pa - £19,635 pa

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, calm, well organised teaching assistant for KS2 to be part of our committed and hardworking team. Ideally you will need to have recent experience of working with children in a primary school environment. You will be knowledgeable and confident at supporting children's learning so that a team approach ensures good and better progress for our learners.

We are a friendly, professional team who value the importance of getting on well together so that our school community lives and learns well in a positive, mutually respectful way.

In order for our children to do the best they can we work together to create a caring, nurturing environment where it is safe for children to make marvellous mistakes and encourage an understanding that there is learning in every situation. Our children are well behaved and love learning.

Our school vision and values underpin everything that we do and we love to celebrate seeing our school values in action.

If you are looking to gain experience to begin a career in teaching this role would provide excellent experience. We believe that all staff should receive continued professional learning (CPL) opportunities and all Teaching Assistants at St John's are offered CPL to develop knowledge and skills.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.