Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Lord Deramore's Primary School; Heslington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lord Deramore’s Primary School in Heslington is inviting applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant (Level 2). The role focuses on Year 2 students (ages 6 and 7) and requires a passion for primary education, with knowledge of phonics, speech and language development, and SEND support.

The post is 31.25 hours per week, term-time only, with a start date as soon as possible. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary education and familiarity with phonics and speech/language support.
• Knowledge of SEND, autism and emotional literacy support is beneficial.
• Eligible to work in the UK and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching assistant support in Year 2 class (ages 6–7).
• Work 31.25 hours per week, term-time only, typically 8:30–15:15 with a 30-minute lunch.
• Undertake an enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Skills

Phonics knowledge

Speech & language

SEND support

Autism support

Emotional literacy support

Job description

• 31.25hr per week, term time only contract
• This vacancy is offered initially on a fixed term, 1-year basis
• Full time equivalent £25,949 to £27,188 per annum (reduced pro rata)
• £13.45-14.09 per hour

What skills and experience we’re looking for

A rare opportunity has arisen for a full time Teaching Assistant (Level 2) position at Lord Deramore’s Primary School in Heslington.

Initial deployment would be working in our Year 2 class (6 and 7 year olds). Experience and knowledge of primary education, phonics, speech, language and communication, special educational needs, autism and/or emotional literacy support would be highly beneficial but suitable applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not have specific primary school experience.

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for a colleague to join our happy school, where “staff morale is very high” and where “staff are rightly proud to work at Lord Deramore’s Primary School” (OFSTED, 2023). If you are appointed to our team, we wholeheartedly promise to look after you, value you and support your continuous professional development.

Working pattern

Full time: This is a 31.25hr per week term time only contract commencing as soon as possible. Working pattern to be ideally 8.30am to 3.15pm Mondays to Fridays, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Proposed recruitment timeline (subject to change):

• Shortlisting: Tuesday 1st December
• Interviews: Friday 4th December

Commitment to Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

Lord Deramore’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require any successful applicants to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All advertised posts are subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview. Please ensure that full employment history is disclosed and that any gaps in employment are explained in your application form.

All successful applicants should be fully committed to supporting our school’s ethos and values regarding keeping children safe in education.

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