Advert for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant, required as soon as possible.
Closing Date: Midnight 11th December 2022
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Job Start Date: January 2023
Contract/Hours: 08:20am – 3:20pm 32.5 Hours per Week. Term time only.
Salary Type: SCP 4-6 for 32.5 hours (£9.81 – £10.21)
Base location: St James’ Church of England Primary Academy, Bournemouth
Contact e-mail address: simon.walden@stjamescebournemouth.com
Website: www.stjamescebournemouth.com
Teaching Assistant – Job Description
Teaching Assistant – Person Specification
Job/Person Summary
Inspiring and Dedicated Teaching Assistant
St James’ Church of England Primary Academy is a successful and ambitious school, with a firm commitment to continue to improve and develop every day.
We have a vacancy in our Teaching Assistant team. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional teaching assistant with aspiration and ambition who will deliver support at lunchtimes and in class, for groups and individuals, to meets the needs of all learners.
This role will include working with vulnerable children on a 1 to 1 basis and supporting them to access the curriculum. This will include preparing resources and assisting teachers in the day to day management of the class room. Experience of working with SEN pupils and excellent behaviour management skills are desirable.
You will have a positive attitude of self-improvement and a commitment to working alongside colleagues to share best practice, learn, reflect and improve. We are looking for a professional with a strong vocational commitment to improve the life chances of our children with exciting and engaging teaching, learning and lunchtime experiences. Does this sound like you?
A successful candidate will be:
SEN Specific Experience (Desirable):
In return we offer:
Application Procedure
If you have something to offer the children and staff at St James’, are ready for a new challenge and available from March 2022, then we would love to hear from you! Visits to our academy are highly recommended and warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Business Manager, Mr Walden on: 01202 426696, to arrange an appointment for a visit.
An application pack is available below, electronically via our School Business Manager: Simon.walden@stjamescebournemouth.com; or in hard copy from the academy office.
Application Form – Non Teaching Staff
Completed applications should be emailed to the email address provided above or sent by post clearly marked for the attention of the Head Teacher to: St James’ CE Primary Academy, Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6DW.
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities.
Should you not be invited for interview please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. We try to let people know if this is the case, however sometimes this is not always possible.