Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Temporary

Working Pattern:

Part time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date:

13/05/2020

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 26/05/2020 12:00

Salary:

SCP 5-6: £14,014 - £14,294 per annum, (£18,795 - £19,171 pro rata)

Job Category:

Schools - Support

Vacancy ID:

197633

Employment Location:

Northumberland

Post Number:

CW/TAMAT/SEPT20/EJ

Closing date:

26 May

Further Information

Croftway Academy
William Street
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 2HP

Teaching Assistant – maternity cover
SCP 5-6: £14,014 - £14,294 per annum, (£18,795 - £19,171 pro rata)
32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days (39 weeks)
Required for September 2020
Vacancy ref: CW/TAMAT/SEPT20/EJ (please quote this reference when requesting an application form)

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team of professionals.

This post is temporary to cover the maternity leave of the post holder.

You will perform a key role in supporting children’s learning in all its aspects. You will be required to work with targeted groups and or classes and must have a good understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a relevant Level 3 Child Care or Teaching Assistants qualification
• Be experienced in working with children in EYFS/KS1
• Confidently support quality first teaching of children alongside the class teacher
• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Have some knowledge of different intervention programmes, for example Better Reading Partnership,
Power of One/Two, precision teaching and be willing to engage in further training
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children
• Be able to use ICT to support learning

The mission of WISE Academies is to provide a high quality educational community which offers life changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in Croftway and as part of WISE Academies
• Exceptionally enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos
• An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times
• On- going commitment to your professional development

You will work as a member of an established team and will contribute to the wider school community. You will also need to demonstrate the ability to work with teachers and also work independently to support pupils.

WISE Academies set high expectations for staff and students in order to meet our mission and raise standards.

WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subjects to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For an application pack and further details, please see the supporting documents section of this advert. For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone 0191 7070125 [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk Completed application forms can be returned by email to recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk Please quote the vacancy reference on your application form.

Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 26th May 2020

Interviews: Friday 5th June 2020 – conducted via video calling

If you have not received any notification before the interview date, please presume that your application has been unsuccessful.