Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Grange Community Nursery and Primary School
Salary: Grade 4, SCP 4 - 6
Actual Salary Pro-Rata: £19,111 - £19,721
Contract type: Fixed Term Until 31st August 2026 in the first instance
Hours: 08:30am-15:30pm per week// Term Time only + Induction days
Due to the increase of pupil numbers at our school, the governors and Headteacher at
Grange Community Nursery and Primary School would like to appoint an enthusiastic
Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and inspirational team. We are looking for
someone who has the skills and knowledge to work across our key stage one and key
stage two classes. This position is for one academic year in the first instance.
The successful candidate will work alongside the class teachers to deliver high quality
teaching and learning to our fantastic children. We are passionate about our children
having high aspirations for themselves and so we expect the successful candidate to
have high expectations for all children including the SEND and most disadvantaged.
They should also have knowledge of the National Curriculum and experience of working
with primary aged children.
A full training package will be on offer to the successful candidate. We would like to
hear from ambitious people who are keen to make a difference to children's lives. This
is a great opportunity for someone to start, or develop, their career in the education
profession, in a school where staff are incredibly valued.
You will be joining a happy, vibrant, friendly and welcoming school.
The successful applicant will benefit from:
* Support, inspiration, passion, creativity and the chance to make a real difference to children's lifelong learning;
* The privilege of engaging with children who enjoy school and rise to the challenges it provides;
* The opportunity to further develop their skills through a bespoke career pathway available working for Weaver Trust.
As part of the Trust, you will also have access to additional benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, Vivup discounts and benefits, option to join Benenden Health care and Wellbeing initiatives.
To apply for this position, please complete the online application form including a letter
of application stating how you meet the criteria for the position, and why you feel you
would be the best candidate to take on the role, or use link. Please return all applications to:
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Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up
for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be
required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.