3 posts - Senior Teaching Assistants

Part-time Senior Teaching Assistants (3 posts) Permanent

Askam Village School, Lots Road, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7DA.
Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Newton Tel 01229 462814 
Email: office@askam.cumbria.sch.uk

Askam Village School is a friendly and welcoming village school where ‘Everybody Matters and Every Moment Counts’.  
There are currently 178 children on roll from Nursery to Year 6.

We currently have three vacancies for dedicated Senior Teaching Assistants to join our lovely school to start after the Easter holidays. The vacancies are to primarily support children with EHCPs.

Post 1 – 27.5 hours Nursery (Permanent)
The successful applicant will work alongside experienced Early Years staff.
The successful applicant will be supported by the class teacher and SENCo.

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 9am-3.00pm with 30 minutes for lunch.

STA (27.5hours) 
PCD7 - Annual Full Time Salary £27,711 to £28,624 (£17,644 pro rata) £14.36 per hour

Post 2 – 30 hours (Permanent)
The successful applicant will work to support a pupil with an EHCP in Key Stage 2. Hours of working 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

Post 3 – 30 hours (Permanent)
The successful applicant will work to support a pupil with an EHCP in Key Stage 1. Hours of working 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

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:
Responsibilities
-    Provide support (both 1:1 and small group) for children with SEND
-    Assist the classteacher in planning and delivering lessons to cater for the needs of the children
-    Work in collaboration with classteachers, other staff, SENCO, other external professionals and parents/carers
-    Monitor and track progress and achievement of children, providing regular feedback to classteacher, SENCO and parents
-    Maintain accurate records in line with school policies and procedures

Requirements

- Have previous experience of working 1-1 and supporting small groups
  -  Have a good knowledge of the Early Years/ 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
   - Willingness to engage in professional development 

We would love to hear from committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who are interested in joining our hard-working and dedicated team.

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: Thursday 27th March 2025 3.30pm

Interview date: Tuesday 1st April 2025