Senior Teaching Assistant

The Governors at Distington Community School are seeking to appoint a dedicated Senior Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our friendly and caring school to work within our KS2 unit.

32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4pm, Term time only

PCD7 £26,421 - £27,334 per annum, pro rata (dependent upon experience)

This position is available as soon as possible, however the start date is negotiable on successful appointment. 

We are looking for a highly motivated STA with experience of working in KS2 who is; 

•    Positive and enthusiastic
•    Self-motivated and reliable
•    Caring, nurturing, patient and have high expectations of themselves and others
•    Able to effortlessly build rapport with children
•    Knowledgeable about the KS2 curriculum 
•    Able to demonstrate excellent literacy and numeracy skills
•    Able to organise, plan and lead activities with individuals, groups and the whole class
•    Able to promote an inclusive whole school ethos
•    Able to work closely with experienced teachers to promote pupil progress

Distington Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Application packs and further information are available via our school website www.distington-comm.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies 

Closing date is Wednesday 4th September 2024 at 9am.
Short listing of candidates will take place on Wednesday 4th September 2024.
Interviews will take place week beginning 9th September with date and time to be confirmed.