Teaching Assistants – Level 2 – Reception/KS1/Year 3
Level 2 – 30 hours per week, TEMPORARY until the end of the summer term. Job share/part time applicants will be considered.
Salary Scale 2 5-6 (£19,312- £19,698 Pro rata – Term-time only. Actual salary is £14,789 – £15,084 for 30 hours a week)
We are seeking to appoint caring teaching assistants to join our committed, professional and friendly team. The successful candidates will be required to support teaching in the classroom, deliver small group sessions and work closely, but not solely, with a child with additional needs.
We are looking for someone who:
- has a good rapport with children and is able to engage them in their learning
- is able to work flexibly as part of a team with drive and passion to ensure that all children achieve
- is willing and able to share good practice and learn from others
- is able to promote the aims and values of the school
- is well organised and punctual
We would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants who:
- have experience in or a desire to work in Early Years, Key Stage 1 or Year 3.
- have a proven track record of supporting a child with medical needs or an interest in doing so
- have experience of successfully children with additional needs (including communication and interaction needs, ASD and SEMH) or a desire to do so
- have a good standard of spoken and written English
The successful candidate will be expected to meet all aspects of the job description.
This is a temporary fixed term contract until the end of the summer term. Applications for job share will be considered.
We offer opportunities for continuing your professional development.
For further details, a job description and the application form please see the school website. Within your application please indicate whether your preference would be to support in Early Years, KS1 or Year 3.
Applicants are usually encouraged to contact the school office to arrange a visit. Unfortunately due to present restrictions this is not possible. You can still email us on office@morley.cambs.sch.uk if you have any questions about the post.
Morley Memorial Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is subject to the receipt of good references and enhanced DBS checks.
Final date when applications will be considered: 9am on Monday 21st February 2022. Candidates will be shortlisted on a rolling basis so early application is advised. Interviews will be held the week of the 21st February 2022 or earlier for successful, early applications.