Teaching Assistant - St Margaret's Academy
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Grade C Pt 3-4: £12.45 - £12.65 per hour (£16,752 - £17,016 per annum actual salary)
Location: St Margaret’s Academy, Barewell Road, Torquay, TQ1 4PA
Required to start January 2025.
Our school is busy, fun and friendly. We wish to appoint a teaching assistant on a permanent contract, who will support the children in their learning and development; who will get to know their interests and recognise how they learn; who will encourage them to do their best; who understands that learning only happens when they are engaged and motivated to learn and are happy and secure in their learning environment.
We are looking for someone with a positive personality to support children with their learning needs and their social and emotional needs, supporting individual and groups of children and although not essential, experience with speech and language would be advantage or there may be the possibility of training in this field.
Applications would be welcome from well-motivated people who would be able to work effectively under the direction of class teachers whilst also being able to use their own initiative. Candidates should preferably have a relevant NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such all applicants will be required to submit details of two referees who will be contacted in advance of interviews for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.
A copy of our “Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures”, a copy of our “Policy Statement on Recruiting Applicants with Criminal Records” and the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found on our website under “Policies”>
Please find an application form, job description and person specification below.
Please email your completed application form to Mrs Bridget Duff at bduff@st-margarets.torbay.sch.uk
by midday Tuesday 17 December 2024.
Interview Date: 9 January 2025
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTorbayDevonTorquay
- Work Postcode
TQ1 4PA
- Reference
JS06550
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
Grade C Pt 3-4: £12.45 - £12.65 per hour (£16,752 - £17,016 per annum actual salary)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
30 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum (38 weeks term time plus inset days)
- Closing Date
17/12/2024
- DBS Check Required
Yes