Teaching Assistant level 2

Ref: SCH-VAT-0069

Establishment: SS Simon & Jude CE Primary School Location: Great Lever Salary: 21968.00 - 24054.00 Department: Educational Support Job Type: Part Time

Closing Date: 12/06/2023 14:00 Interview Date: 14/06/2023 Start Date: 01/09/2023

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 26.00 Weeks per Year: 44.650 Pay Grade: NJC | SCP6 - SCP11

The Role

St Simon and Jude CE Primary School is part of Vantage Academy Trust which was set up in 2012 and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley. It is a place of learning where all are inspired to achieve together.

At the heart of our vision is a shared curriculum and approach to teaching and learning across our schools. The International Primary Curriculum and its eight learning goals are deeply embedded across all our academies – providing both rigour and internationally recognised standards for all pupils. The goals, which are shared by everyone in our schools, are:

Resilient
Ethical
Communicator
Collaborator
Thinker
Adaptable
Empathetic
Respectful

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant (TA2) who has:

Successful experience of working with children in a school or nursery setting
The highest standards for themselves and children
A passion to be part of a creative and personalised approach to learning
A commitment to be part of a team to secure the best outcomes for children

In response, we can offer successful candidates:

· An inclusive and diverse school community

· Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff

· Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust

· A firm commitment to your professional development A supportive Leadership team

· A strong focus on staff wellbeing and offer an extensive staff benefits package

Informal visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01204 333583 if you would like an appointment to look around.

To apply please visit our trust website at: Staff & Careers - Vantage Multi Academy Trust (vantageacademies.co.uk)

Actual Salary £13,218 per annum 26 hours per week Term Time plus 5 INSET Days.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

References will be requested prior to interview.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent		Essential
TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience		Desirable
Current First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards)		Desirable

Skills

Personal Attributes
Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team	Essential
Committed	Essential
Dedicated	Essential
Focused	Essential
Great teamworking	Essential
Experience
Current first aid certificate	Desirable
Ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situations	Essential
Excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider community	Essential
Relevant Skills
Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individually	Essential
A strong commitment supporting children’s learning and good behaviour	Essential
Organisational Fit
Showing Team Spirit	Essential
Relevant Experience
Skills to engage and motivate children in small groups	Essential
Personal Qualities
A proven track record of good attendance	Essential
Sense of Humour	Essential