Job Title: KS2Teaching Assistant (TA)

Salary: Band D5 £12,456 (Pay Award Pending)

Hours: 22.5hrs Monday – Friday 9.30am – 14:30pm, Term Time Only + 2 Inset Days

Contract: Fixed Term, initially for 12 months (22.5 hours per week, Term Time Only)

Are you looking for a new challenge?

We are looking to appoint a caring, experienced, enthusiastic and proactive practitioner to join our child-centred and relational team.

At Wentworth C of E School part of White Woods Primary Academy Trust, we are guided by a strong ethos centered on improving the life chances of all children regardless of background or ability. At the very forefront of our drive for improved educational standards is developing highly effective teaching and learning to develop a culture of high challenge, strong collaboration and unrelenting curiosity.

At Wentworth C of e School, we are committed to making a real difference to the lives of our young people. To be able to achieve this, we have a strong team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing a 21st century education for all our pupils, and as such we support opportunities for their professional growth within our staff team.

The successful applicant must have high expectations for pupils’ educational, social and emotional development and be committed ‘to go that extra mile’ to support us to drive school improvements to benefit all our children. The role will involve working with Year 5/6 primarily, however, you would be expected to work across all age groups with children with a range of needs to support teaching and learning, with a particular focus on Early Reading .

Visits to our school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01226 350246 if you would like to book a visit or if you require any further information.

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who can demonstrate that they:

• will be committed to our school and Trust vision and values
• will be driven, proactive, and positive with a commitment to continuously improving their own standards
• are an excellent practitioner who is competent in literacy and numeracy
• have a knowledge and understanding of phonics and early reading
• can motivate and inspire children as active learners
• hold children and adults with unconditional positive regard at all times
• can build positive professional relationships with all pupils and staff
• are able to work independently and as part of a team with initiative
• are punctual, energetic, well-motivated and flexible.

Duties will include:

• enhancing learning in the class, with small groups and on a one-to-one basis
• delivering interventions to meet the needs of pupils, including those with SEND and SEMH needs
• supporting the children’s social and emotional well being
• supporting the teacher to ensure our pupils get the best teaching and learning on a daily basis.
• Lunchtime supervision

We can offer you:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to workplace wellbeing support services
• A comprehensive Induction & Support programme
• the opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced staff who are committed to team work and ensure that high standards are achieved and maintained
• a supportive, warm and welcoming ethos and a strong positive culture
• enthusiastic and well behaved pupils who want to learn and develop their knowledge.
• Opportunities to work in partnership with colleagues across the trust

Closing date: Friday 25^th October 2024, at 12noon.

How do I apply? Please complete our online application form by clicking on the following link: TA Application Form

Please note all information needs to be completed on our online application form as we will not accept a CV.

This post involves working with children and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at: www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

White Woods Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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