Teaching Assistant

Job title:

Teaching Assistant

Company

Wakefield Council

Job description

Southdale Junior CE Primary School’s teaching assistants are an integral part of our staff team. We are looking to appoint a committed, talented and enthusiastic individual to work with our amazing children and highly supportive staff.Your role will include working effectively to assist the class teacher as well as supporting small groups of children both inside and outside the classroom. You will also be required to supervise and assist groups of up to 15 pupils in curricular activities.
Part of your role; from 3.00pm to 5.30pm, will include assisting the After School Club Leader covering Wrap Around Care.As a part of our continuing strive for excellence, it is essential that you are a positive role model and work in line with our Christian values, ethos and vision.Your professional development is key and as such, we would welcome your attendance at any additional staff meetings, inset training or twilight sessions.Required skills:

• Flexibility and enthusiasm
• Effective communicator
• Able to demonstrate good subject knowledge of KS2 curriculum and has the ability to adapt their practice to meet the needs of individuals
• Can inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential
• Will promote high standards and expectations in all areas
• Is an excellent team player with a positive outlook and a good sense of humour

Must have relevant experience in this role.
Southdale Church of England Junior School is a church school where our Christian values underpin our ethos. We are a community centred school in the town of Ossett, to the west of Wakefield, where children are at the very heart of everything we do.We can offer you the opportunity to:

• Work with amazing pupils, who fully engage in all aspects of their own learning
• Develop your skills in a vibrant school
• Work as part of a highly skilled team of teachers and support staff

Visits to the school are actively encouraged and warmly welcomed.If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Bartholomew, School Business Manager, on 01924 277 965 or email at .Please include your contact details in the e-mail.The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Line on 0345 8506506 (typetalk calls welcome).Completed application forms should be returned via email direct to the Headteacher; Kerry Partington; email address;Closing date: Friday 06 September 2024
Interview date: Thursday 12 September 2024Southdale C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online
checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised
closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.Job title Teaching Assistant Job reference 240736 Date posted 23/07/2024 Application closing date 20/08/2024 Location Southdale CE (VC) School, Southdale Rd, Ossett WF5 8BA Salary £23,500.00 to £23,893.00 FTE, Grade 4 Package 35.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday, Monday – 8.30am to 12 Noon Tuesday to Friday – 8.30am to 5.30pm (1 hours unpaid lunch) term time only Please note there may be some flexibility with regard to hours/working pattern. Contractual hours 35.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Part time, School, Term time Attachments Job descriptionSouthdale Junior CE Primary School’s teaching assistants are an integral part of our staff team. We are looking to appoint a committed, talented and enthusiastic individual to work with our amazing children and highly supportive staff.Your role will include working effectively to assist the class teacher as well as supporting small groups of children both inside and outside the classroom. You will also be required to supervise and assist groups of up to 15 pupils in curricular activities.
Part of your role; from 3.00pm to 5.30pm, will include assisting the After School Club Leader covering Wrap Around Care.As a part of our continuing strive for excellence, it is essential that you are a positive role model and work in line with our Christian values, ethos and vision.Your professional development is key and as such, we would welcome your attendance at any additional staff meetings, inset training or twilight sessions.Required skills:

• Flexibility and enthusiasm
• Effective communicator
• Able to demonstrate good subject knowledge of KS2 curriculum and has the ability to adapt their practice to meet the needs of individuals
• Can inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential
• Will promote high standards and expectations in all areas
• Is an excellent team player with a positive outlook and a good sense of humour

Must have relevant experience in this role.
Southdale Church of England Junior School is a church school where our Christian values underpin our ethos. We are a community centred school in the town of Ossett, to the west of Wakefield, where children are at the very heart of everything we do.We can offer you the opportunity to:

• Work with amazing pupils, who fully engage in all aspects of their own learning
• Develop your skills in a vibrant school
• Work as part of a highly skilled team of teachers and support staff

Visits to the school are actively encouraged and warmly welcomed.If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Bartholomew, School Business Manager, on 01924 277 965 or email at .Please include your contact details in the e-mail.The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Line on 0345 8506506 (typetalk calls welcome).Completed application forms should be returned via email direct to the Headteacher; Kerry Partington; email address;Closing date: Friday 06 September 2024
Interview date: Thursday 12 September 2024Southdale C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online
checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised
closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

Expected salary

£23500 – 23893 per year

Location

Ossett, West Yorkshire

Job date

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:27:24 GMT

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