Teaching Assistant Level 1 and Lunchtime Supervisor

Meadow Green Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Meadow Green Primary School is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the classroom and perform a lunchtime supervision duty. The role is 18 hours 20 minutes per week and fixed-term to end of the academic year in the first instance.

The successful candidate should have GCSEs at A-C/4-9 in English and Maths and prior school experience is desirable; strong teamwork and communication are valued. DBS checks and safeguarding requirements apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or equivalent in English and Mathematics is required or desirable.
• Experience of working with pupils in a school would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the classroom and undertake a daily lunchtime duty as part of the role.
• Help manage behaviour in the dinner hall at lunchtime (11:30am–1:00pm).

Job description

Job Title:Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor
Salary:£11,032 - £11,117 per annum (combined salary)
Hours:18.20 (combined)
Location:Meadow Green Primary School
Permanent:Fixed Term Contract to end of academic year in the first instance.

The Governing Body and Headteacher at Meadow Green Primary School are looking to appoint a caring, committed and enthusiastic Grade 1 Teaching Assistant to support children in the classroom and undertake a daily lunchtime duty as part of their role for 18 hours 20 minutes per week.

Relevant experience of working with and supporting pupils in a school would be desirable. The role will include working with children across a range of abilities and may involve working with children individually, as part of a group, or supporting children as part of a whole class.

This role requires the candidate to help manage behaviour in the dinner hall at lunchtime from 11.30am to 1pm.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a strong team player who is independent and flexible to change
• Be an excellent practitioner
• Be hardworking and reliable
• Have previous experience of working with pupils in a school
• Be a good communicator with GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or equivalent in English and Mathematics.

In return we will offer:

• A warm, caring, supportive and positive working environment where all staff are valued
• A commitment to staff mental health and wellbeing
• Excellent relationships with parents and other stakeholders
• Opportunities for professional development

For further information please contact:Mrs W Magne, Office Administrator [e-mail] Tel: [phone]

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity:

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Friday 6 November
Anticipated Interview Date:Monday 9 November