Job Introduction
Teaching Assistant: Classroom, SEN, intervention - Grade 5/6
Overview
Are you searching for further opportunities to develop your skills in teaching, child psychology, mental health or special educational needs? If so, then this is the position for you.
We need caring and nurturing individuals with positive can-do attitudes who want to make a difference to the children in our safe and happy school. The ideal candidates will have high expectations for all children as well as the ability to encourage positivity, resilience and compassion.
The successful candidate will work across a range of roles, including one to one, small groups and as part of a whole class.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is passionate about working with children to join our thriving school.
In return for your flair, commitment and passion we can offer:
- Ongoing (fortnightly) training for your role
- Opportunities to grow within a chosen specialism (after 12 months)
- An exciting and dynamic working environment with like-minded, hard-working individuals.
- The best staff room and coffee in any school in Oxford
Our school is a consistently Good school with well-behaved pupils, supportive parents, friendly staff and active Governors. We sit in the heart of Church Cowley and are proud of our community links. This is a full-time position. Applications are welcome from experienced or inexperienced prospects who are keen to learn and looking to be developed to be the best they can be.
This is a grade 5/6 role dependent on experience for 30 hours per week during school term
Visits to our school are most welcome by prior appointment.
Please call 01865 77 84 84 or contact Kate Dew (Inclusion and Safeguarding Lead) at kdew@church-cowley-st-james.oxon.sch.uk
Personal attributes
We are looking for a passionate member of staff who can do their best every day and who can be clear and kind, inspire and motivate children and adults to reach their full potential. You will be driven to be successful in your role and want the very best for the children in the school.
A good sense of humour and a 'can do' attitude should be a prerequisite for applying.
Salary & Benefits
Grade 5 = Classroom support of a teacher or teachers and maybe with 1 child or with groups of children managing supported interventions
Grade 6: = (as above) with the additional responsibility of taking the full responsibility of a class as a cover supervisor on occasion when neccesary.
Grade 5: from £12.85ph; £16,769 (actual)
Grade 6: from £13.47ph; £17,578 (actual)
As a Local Authority employee you will be enrolled in a generous pension scheme.
Location
Church Cowley St James Primary School
Bartholomew Road
Oxford
South East
Please visit our website for more information
https://www.churchcowley.com/Vacancies/
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
