Teaching Assistant Level 1

Peel Hall Primary; Little Hulton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Peel Hall Primary School in Little Hulton is inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (TA1) on a fixed-term contract. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only, supporting learning and behaviour management to help children reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational skills and a genuine passion for helping every child thrive, including those with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Understanding of behaviour management strategies.
• Experience de-escalating pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Committed team player with good organisational skills.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Team player

Organisation

Job description

Position: Teaching Assistant Level 1 (TA1)

Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Contract Type: Fixed Term

The Governors, Head Teacher and Team Peel are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic school. The successful applicant should be is passionate about helping children learn, thrive and achieve their full potential. You will have a strong belief that every child, regardless of their individual needs or circumstances, deserves to enjoy their learning and be supported to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational skills. You will have understanding of behaviour management strategies and experience of successfully de-escalating pupils who present with challenging behaviour. In return, you will become a key member of our dynamic and highly effective team at the start of a journey to make Peel Hall outstanding.

Our children would like someone who:

• Cares deeply
• Is fun and engaging
• Willing to be part of the school community
• Is kind and will help them when they are feeling overwhelmed

Our staff would like someone who:

• Is positive, approachable and supportive
• Is driven and motivated
• Is a team player
• Has a great sense of humour

We will offer you:

• The chance to work with our amazing children, who have positive attitudes to learning
• An outstanding team, working collaboratively throughout the school with high morale and a commitment to one another
• A very supportive Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team committed to supporting and nurturing your professional growth and wellbeing

An observation of teaching will also be part of the recruitment process.

Peel Hall Primary School is committed to safeguarding children, and this commitment is reflected in our recruitment process. The successful candidate will be subjected to enhanced DBS check and suitable professional references.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

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Supporting Documents

• TA1 Job description
• TA1 Person specification