Teaching Assistant Location: St Edward's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Wednesday 4th September Interviews: Week beginning 9th September 2024 Vacancy Description TEACHING ASSISTANT Permanent position: term time + inset days. Required as soon as possible Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. (with 30-minute lunch break) Salary: APTC 3 points 5 – 6 - £27,030 – £27,438 (Pro rata: £20,967-£21,284) St Edward’s is a very special place with a distinctive Christian ethos. Our staff, parents and our governors are very proud of our school with its excellent team of dedicated teachers, support staff and its enthusiastic and caring children. All come together to create a lively and engaging atmosphere in which to work, teach and learn. Whilst we are inclusive in appointing staff of all faiths and none, we require staff to uphold and participate in our school’s Christian life. Our children are keen to learn and to be involved in the running of their school. A walk through the school will allow you to see their amazing artwork and sporting achievements and their views are aired and shared via our various pupil voice groups. We are looking for a permanent Teaching Assistant who is flexible and happy to work in different settings, including supporting children at lunchtimes where necessary. We are flexible to appoint candidates who are wanting to work in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2. We would like to appoint someone who: is enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative; is an effective communicator with pupils and staff; possesses good literacy and numeracy skills; is able to deal with a child’s medical, physical, emotional and behavioural needs. Application Procedure Please complete the online application form on Jobs Go Public and refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification when completing your supporting statement. Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 4th September at 12noon Interviews: Week beginning Monday 9th September 2024 “This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including a Disclosure Check, will be undertaken on all applicants.’