Senior Teaching Assistant

Askam Village School is a friendly and welcoming school where everybody matters and every moment counts. 

We currently have a two vacancies Senior Teaching Assistants to join our lovely school as soon as is possible. 

Post 1 - (30 hours)
The successful applicant will work primarily in Key Stage 1 but some time in Key Stage 2 working to support individual children, sometimes in the classroom and at other times delivering specific interventions for pupils. The successful applicant will be supported by the classteacher and SENCo. 

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 9am-3.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch.

PCD7 - Annual Full Time Salary £26,421 to £27,334 (£18,848 pro rata) £13.70 per hour

Post 2 - (25 hours)
The successful applicant will work to support a pupil with an EHCP in Key Stage 2.

Hours of working will be 10-3.30pm with half an hour for lunch.  

PCD7 - Annual Full Time Salary £26,421 to £27,334 (£15,707 pro rata) £13.70 per hour

The posts are temporary until 31st August 2025 (linked to funding), to start as soon as possible. 

Our team of experienced staff deliver a rich, broad and balanced curriculum. We aim to raise attainment through carefully planned programmes of work matched to individual needs. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated teaching assistants, who will contribute to our creative and excellent quality learning experiences.

The successful candidate will:

•     Have previous experience of working 1-1 and supporting small groups
•     Have a good knowledge of the Key Stage 1/ Key Stage 2 curriculum (depending on the post being applied for)
•     Have experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
•     Hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
•     Have high expectations and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and achieving the best for all of our children.
•     Be an excellent communicator, flexible and enthusiastic
•     Be a committed team member but also able to work with independence when required and willing to become involved in the wider life of the school 
•     Work with other agencies to support pupils

Askam Village School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, excellent references and a pre-employment health check.

Application packs are available by email from school. A letter of application should be included to supplement the application form.

Visits to the school are highly recommended and encouraged. For an informal discussion about this post or to arrange a school visit please telephone Faye James, Office Manager on (01229) 462814 or contact via e-mail office@askam.cumbria.sch.uk . 

Closing date: Monday 4th November 2024 

Interview date: Friday 8th November 2024