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Teaching Assistant-Key Stage 2
LGS Band 2 Points 11-14
31.25 hours weekly (term time only) - to include 30 minutes Lunchtime Playleader role daily
Required as soon as possible - this is a fixed term contract until August 2018.
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our strong team for the rest of this academic year. The successful candidate will be based primarily in Years 3 and 4, supporting individuals and groups of children and will also carry out classroom based duties. This post would suit someone hoping to train as a primary teacher who wishes to gain school experience first.
This post also includes the role of lunchtime playleader (the successful candidate will have 30 minutes break for lunch to accommodate this extra role.)
We are looking for someone who
- is 'hands on' and can bring energy, enthusiasm and a sense of fun to the role
- is caring, dedicated and patient and willing to use their own initiative to support the classteacher
- has an understanding of child development and how children learn
- has very good personal numeracy, literacy/grammar and ICT skills (minimum GCSE Grade C or equivalent)
- is able to work in close partnership with the classteachers and staff team
Previous experience of working with children is preferable but not essential, as training and support will be provided.
Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.
(All applications are to be made online please.)
Myland Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Appointment will be subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance.