Teaching Assistant Level 3

Ref: SCH-PMAT-0122
Establishment: Springside Primary School Location: Bury Salary: 16145.00 - 17880.00 Department: NJC - APT & C Staff Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 05/07/2024 12:00 Interview Date: 04/07/2024 Start Date: 01/09/2024

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 27.50 Weeks per Year: 43.600 Pay Grade: Bolton | 11 - 17

The Role

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective Teaching Assistant Level 3 based at Springside Primary School, Springside Road, Bury, BL9 5JB. The ideal candidate will have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant within the EYFS stage. They will also have a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification.   

We are looking for a person who has:

 

·        Proven outstanding experience/practice as a Teaching Assistant Level 3

·        Experience of teaching groups of pupils at primary level

·        Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills

·        Excellent skills in team working

·        Excellent skills in working with children

·        Commitment, flexibility and enthusiasm

·        A desire for career development

·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

Qualifications
A good level of English and Maths (Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C)
Essential
A childcare qualification at Level 3 or equivalent
Essential
Organisational Fit
A commitment to work within the guidelines of 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'
Desirable
A commitment to work in line with the Trust's behaviour policies
Desirable
A willingness to participate in meetings to review pupil progress
Desirable
A commitment to work in line with the Trust’s equal opportunities policy
Essential
A commitment to work in line with the school’s Health and Safety policy
Essential
CPD / Training
A willingness to undergo training and professional development appropriate to the post and beyond
Desirable
Relevant Skills
Ability to organise and deliver classroom activities
Desirable
Ability to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children and parents
Desirable
Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner
Desirable
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Desirable
Ability to diffuse conflict
Desirable
Excellent listening skills
Desirable
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people
Desirable
Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Adaptable and flexible
Desirable
Ability to monitor and evaluate pupil performance
Desirable
Experience
Ability to form and maintain a range of teaching and learning strategies
Desirable
Experience working as a Teaching Assistant Level 3 (or above) in an educational setting
Essential
Experience/Knowledge
An understanding of the importance of lesson planning, ISPs and learning objectives to contribute to learning
Essential

Safeguarding Information

Prestolee Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks (Enhanced where necessary) and satisfactory references.


Prestolee Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

Springside Primary School

Springside Road
Bury
Greater Manchester
BL9 5JB

Lisa Westwood

http://www.springsideprimary.co.uk/
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