Barnes Infant Academy - Teaching Assistant
Job Summary
Contract Type:
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Working Pattern:
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Advert Start Date:
10/01/2025
Advert End Date:
23/01/2025 12:00
Salary:
£24,790 - £25,183
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Barnes Infant Academy
Further Information
Teaching Assistant
Permanent
36 hours per week (39 weeks Term time only including INSETS)
Grade D (SCP 5-6)
To commence as soon as possible
The Governors and Head Teacher are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to
join our inclusive and creative school. Applications are invited from Teaching Assistants, who are
prepared to make a positive contribution to the life and ethos of our school. The successful
candidate will work in EYFS or KS1 supporting children with their daily activities under the
direction of the classroom teacher.
The successful applicant will:
• Hold a relevant Level 3 Child Care or Teaching Assistant qualification
• Be passionate about young children and their learning
• Be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations
• Be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning
• Have a sound knowledge of the teaching of a synthetic phonics programme
• Have good understanding of the need for strategies to motivate and inspire all children to make
good progress, particularly those in vulnerable groups
• Be an effective communicator and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Be a team player who is also able to work independently
• Undertake wraparound care one evening a week.
Barnes Infant Academy safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to
respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Partnership Procedures. This post is
exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal
record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Barnes Infant Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications
irrespective of race, sex, marital status, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation or political belief.
Application forms are to be returned to office@barnesinfantacademy.org.uk
Closing date: Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 12pm
Interviews: Thursday 30th January 2025
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