Senior Teaching Assistant

Required from:  14th October 2024 to 14th July 2025

Senior Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover) Temporary (32 hours per week)

Salary: Grade 7 - PCD 12 to 14 - £26,421 to £27,334 (pro rata) Pay award pending.
32 hours per week - term time only. 

The Learning for Life Trust is looking to appoint for Fairfield Primary School, a positive and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant, who will provide high quality support to children in our setting. The appointment will be a temporary post, linked to a period of Maternity Leave. 

You will have at least an NVQ 3 in supporting teaching and learning skills or the equivalent and have experience of working with children across the primary phase.

We need someone who:
•    Has a good working knowledge of the principles of the Primary Curriculum.
•    Has experience of supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis both in class and in interventions. 
•    Enjoys working with children and can form positive and supportive relationships with children, adults and parents/guardians.
•    Is committed to working in the outdoor classroom.
•    Can demonstrate positive and consistent behaviour management.
•    Can be flexible and is able to demonstrate the ability to work and contribute to working as part of a large team.
•    Can take the lead when covering short term, unplanned absence.
•    Is reliable and has a good sickness and punctuality record.

Applicants please call 01900 821133 and select the Key Stage 2 administrative office.  Application information is available via the school website www.fairfieldprimary.co.uk or by e-mailing recruitment@fairfieldprimary.co.uk 

Fairfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake enhanced DBS Clearance and the requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification Declaration.

Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024 (at Midday)
Shortlisting: Thursday 3rd October 2024
Interviews: Monday 7th October 2024