Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Assistant Level 2

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT3816(e)

Part time - term time plus specified days

£23,151-£23,500 per annum. Actual Salary: £17,128 - £17,386 per annum

This is a Foundation School which is part of a Trust; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.

South Gosforth First School

Alnmouth Drive

South Gosforth

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 1YF

Fixed term in the first instance (26th February 2024 until 31st August 2024) with the view to be made permanent if this is the correct fit for the candidate and for the school.

The governors wish to appoint a creative, hard working and child-centred Teaching Assistant to come and work in our wonderful school.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to working as part of an effective and cohesive team who all want the very best for our children and families.

As with all members of staff at South Gosforth First School, the successful candidate will actively endorse and deliver the vision of our school, which is centred around giving our pupils ‘Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly’, as well as supporting our curriculum drivers: Character - What kind of people we are, Culture - How we learn about the world and all of the people who live in it, Creativity - How we use our imaginations and Challenge - How we make ourselves better every day.

<u>We are looking for a skilled and effective practitioner with passion, enthusiasm and energy who:</u>

- Is an excellent Teaching Assistant!

- Is creative and proactive in their approach to teaching and learning.

- Is flexible and can use their initiative to meet the needs of the children and the demands of the classroom.

- Is an inclusive practitioner with ambitious standards and high expectations for all children.

- Has exceptionally high expectations of themselves.

- Is well organised and highly motivated.

- Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.

<u>In return, we offer:</u>

- A supportive Senioe Leadership Team and Governing Body

- A dedicated staff team

- Happy, enthusiastic children

- High levels of family engagement

- A vibrant and happy school environment.

- An inclusive and supportive ethos.

- Collaborative working with the Gosforth Schools&rsquo; Trust

South Gosforth First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be successful in relation to a range of other recruitment checks.

Under normal circumstances, candidates are encouraged to visit the school by arrangement, however this is not compulsory and applications will still be accepted from candidates who aren&rsquo;t able to attend a visit to school in advance. If you would like to come for a short visit, please contact Jill Hall or Kimberley Valentine in the school office on 0191 2853453.

Application forms, person specification, job description and application forms etc are available on our school website here: https://www.sgfs.uk/web/job_vacancies/518466

Application forms and safe recruitment forms should be emailed to admin@sgfs.uk. Please note that we will not be accepting any hard copy applications. Candidates will be requested to sign all documentation in person if successfully shortlisted.

The closing date for application is Tuesday 30th of January 2024. Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 31st of January 2024. Interviews will take place week beginning 5th of February 2024.

THIS POST INVOLVES WORKING WITH CHILDREN.

Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if candidates indicate otherwise.

Fixed Term

Closing date:

30 January 2024