Job details Job role Teaching assistant Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
Early years
Working pattern
Part time
Contract type
Permanent
Pay scale
TA2 From £13,947.57
What skills and experience we're looking for
Weare looking for a Reception Teaching Assistant to start with us.
We are looking for the successful candidate to bring with them a senseof teamwork and enthusiasm.
Working alongside our class teachers and other TAsin you will support children in class to enable them to engage fully withschool life and prepare them for the next stage of their learning journey.
Therole will involve working with children in small groups and on a 1:1 basis aswell as supporting with whole class activities.
On a daily basis, you will:
Support pupils in accessing and understanding learning
Support positive behaviour in class and beyond
Work with groups of children and on a 1:1 basis
Promote pupil talk and thinking through high quality interactions
Direct group activities within and away from the classroom including implementing 'catch up' programmes with targeted groups
Assist in the planning, preparation and clearing away of resources necessary for the delivery of the curriculum, including IT
Promote the self-esteem, progress and independent learning of children
Participate in general school activities including assembly, break and activities, sports day, educational visits etc.
as required
Assist with the preparation and mounting of display materials
To undertake designated administrative tasks, to support teaching and learning
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of working within Mercian Educational Trust include:
SalarySacrifice Schemes
Cycleto work, Electric Vehicle Leasing, and Tech Benefits
EmployeeHealth Assistance
Ouremployee assistance programme gives you access to confidential, independent,and unbiased information and guidance 24/7.
Employees also have access to theWisdom App which supports wellbeing and mental health.
Career Progression
Wewant to encourage the career progression of ouremployeeswhereverpossible, and we support staff who wish tomovebetween our schoolsand the central teams when suitablerolesarise.
Pension
As ateacher, you will automatically enroll into the Teachers'Pension Scheme.As Support Staff, you can opt-in to the Local Government Pensions Scheme -one of the most competitive on the market.
Further details about the role
A full copy of the person specification and job description can be found via our trust website: complete the attached application form.
We cannot accept applications in any other format, including CVs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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