Teaching Assistants x 2 Part Time – Fixed Term

Overview

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and hard-working teaching assistants part time to support class teachers and work with named pupils in KS2 with additional needs and an EHC Plan.  The role is a fixed term role but there may be an opportunity for this to be extended.

Personal attributes

The successful candidate will have:

• Have experience working with SEN children.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to support children and aid their development.
• An ability to deploy strategies to allow learners to engage with the curriculum creatively.
• Very good numeracy/literacy skills.
• Minimum NVQ3 Teaching Assistant Course or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Want to work as part of a hardworking, dedicated and cohesive team.
• Have a friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach.

In return, we offer:

• Parents of current St Nicholas children will benefit from free breakfast and after school club places for their child/children.
• Highly motivated and friendly children.
• Supportive colleagues in a positive working environment.
• High engagement and support from parents.
• Opportunities for training and professional development within the Aquinas Trust.
• Access to Health Assured, an employee assistance program funded by the Aquinas Trust.

Salary & Benefits

Grade: Aquinas A3.1 (Full Time Salary: £24,645.00 p.a.
Hours: 10hrs per Week (Monday to Friday, 13:30 – 15:30) These are the school's preferred hours; however, we may be able to be flexible to accommodate the right candidate. Please contact the school to discuss.
Weeks: 39 Weeks per Year
Actual Pro-rata Salary: £5,862.42
Contract: Fixed term until 23.07.25 (there may be an opportunity for this to be extended)

Location

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
School Road
Chislehurst
Greater London
BR7 5PQ

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.