Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term Part-Time Teaching Assistant (Term Time Only) for Nursery/Reception Class

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

An enthusiastic, talented Teaching Assistant to join our positive, hard-working and friendly team in the Early Years Foundation Stage.       

Required starting 1st January 2025 until 31st August 2024 due to fluctuating numbers in our nursery class. 

We are looking for a highly motivated TA who: 
•    Has relevant experience and qualifications (NVQ L3 or equivalent) to meet the needs of young pupils.
•    Is self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively with all members of the school team.
•    Has experience of working with pupils in EYFS and is resourceful and creative.
•    Is patient, calm, caring and able to adapt learning tasks to suit individual learning styles.
•    Has skills to be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and to support the planning and assessment of learning in EYFS.
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 young 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 L3 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: Tues 26th Nov 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 or 015395 32392.
Return application forms and an A4 letter summarising any skills, abilities or experience to support your suitability for the post, to the school.