Teaching Assistant - Year 6

APPLICATION PACK

KEY POINTS

Contract Type: Fixed Term between January until May half term
Working Pattern: 28.5 hours per week. 8.30-12.30 x 2 days, 8.30-3.30 x 2 days, 8.30-4.30 x 1 day (allocation of days & times to be discussed with candidates)
Salary: Grade 2, Points 5 – 6. £25,583 – £25,989 – pro-rata term time only.
Closing date: Friday 12^th December, 1.00pm

FURTHER INFORMATION

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for a January start, to work in Year 6. The aim is to provide additional support to our Year 6 children, in their preparation for SATs.

Grangetown is a vibrant, friendly and welcoming primary school. We wish to appoint a highly motivated and hard-working Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils and teachers.

Though the initial contract is fixed-term, until shortly after SATs end, there may be scope for continued employment, depending on budget and other factors.

We are seeking a candidate with appropriate experience, and the ability to support in class as well as with small groups of children.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, caring and highly committed candidates, who are able to make a positive contribution to the life of our school.

The successful applicant will:

Be proficient in supporting aspects of teaching and learning, under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge, appropriate to the year group, especially in English and maths.
Have high expectations for all children.
Be a team player but also able to work independently when required.
Be an effective communicator, who is willing to participate fully in the life of the school.

In return we can offer:

A happy and successful school that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and who enjoy school.
Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues.
Excellent relationships with parents/carers and the wider community.
A strong commitment to supporting your professional development.

Informal visits are welcomed - please contact our Office on 0191 814 9820 to arrange your visit.

Application forms can be downloaded from North East Jobs, or from the school’s website, and should be returned to school by 1.00pm on the closing date. We accept either printed or emailed applications. If a printed application form is needed, this is available from the school office.

Closing date: Friday 12^th December, 1.00pm
Shortlisting: Friday 12^th December (pm)
Interviews: Week commencing 15^th December – date to be confirmed.

Applications should be returned to the school c/o: Mr Les McAnaney, Headteacher Grangetown Primary School, Grangetown, Sunderland, SR2 8PX, or e-mailed to: office@grangetown.sunderland.sch.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.