Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term-Maternity Cover, Part-Time, Teaching Assistant Post (17.5hours) –To work with children across the age groups -Term Time Only

Part time Teaching Assistant (17.5hrs) required to work with KS2 to provide class support and specific programmes of work for individuals and groups.

PCD 5 £23,893 per annum pro rata, £12.38 per hour for T.A. hours (pay award pending) 

Required starting 1st January 2025 until 24th October 2025 due to maternity cover:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our positive, hard-working and friendly school team to support learning across the age groups. The hours of working are 17.5 TA hours-working each weekday morning and one afternoon. We would also like the successful applicant to support lunchtimes for 1 hour per day.  

We require a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated support team. 
The successful candidate will work in Reception class, KS1 and KS2 supporting the work of the teacher and delivering interventions with small groups and 1-1 pupils.  This will be every morning in Y2 and Y3 and one afternoon in our reception class. The candidate must show that they are able to be flexible in their working style to meet the needs of children, have knowledge of how to support pupils with learning in a classroom setting and in intervention groups.  Experience of delivering specific programmes for intervention would be desirable but not essential. 

We can offer:
-Well motivated and well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
-An ethos of valuing everyone and reaching out to motivate others.
-A happy school where team work is key to success.
-A supportive environment where we are committed to supporting your professional development.

The successful candidate will offer:
- Experience of supporting pupils and their learning.
- High expectations of themselves and all pupils. 
- A motivation to make a significant difference to young people.
-Be caring, nurturing and patient.
- A proven ability to work effectively and flexibly to meet the needs of children and the school.

- A relevant NVQ L2/3 qualification or equivalent and excellent English, maths and communication skills

We are a Church of England Primary School with a distinctive Christian ethos and strong links with our local church and the community of Grange over Sands.

Closing date: Wed 27th November 12 at noon 2024
Interviews expected to be held week beginning 2nd December 2024

Grange C of E School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and barred check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. Please note that referees will be contacted prior to interview.

Application forms and information about the post can be accessed by contacting joanne@grange.cumbria.sch.uk Return application forms and an A4 letter summarising any skills, abilities or experience to support your suitability for the post, to the school