Two posts -Senior Teaching Assistants

Part-time Senior Teaching Assistant

Askam Village School is a friendly and welcoming school where ‘Everybody Matters and Every Moment Counts’. 
There are currently 170 children on roll from Nursery to Year 6.

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Teaching Assistant to join our lovely school as soon as is possible. If applicants are interested in working at our school but have expertise in other year groups to the post advertised please send for an application pack as we may have some flexibility according to experience and expertise.

Senior Teaching Assistant – 30 hours 
The successful applicant will work primarily in Key Stage 1 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.
STA (30 hours) 

PCD7 - Annual Full Time Salary £27,711 to £28,624 (£19,248 pro rata) £14.36 per hour - term time 

The post is temporary until 31st August 2025 (linked to funding), to start as soon as possible. There may be opportunities to extend the contact if funding continues.

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 assistant, who will contribute to our creative and 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 curriculum
-    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 families and  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: Wednesday 19th February 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 26th February 2025