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Teaching Assistant (Princefield First School)
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Penk Valley Academy Trust
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team of highly professional support staff at Princefield First School. You will be required to work, under guidance of the SENCO and class teachers to provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who require help to overcome barriers to learning.
The role is linked to funding, working Monday - Friday 8.45am - 3.45pm, you will be supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and inspiring lessons. The position is ongoing until the end of the academic year, offering an excellent chance to develop your skills and build lasting relationships within a supportive school community.
We are looking for:
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A commitment to high expectations to meet the needs of all children
- Have lots of energy and enthusiasm
- Be able to work as part of a team
Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:
Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.
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The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.
Employee Benefits
- Access to first class CPD opportunities
- Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
- Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension - automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free will writing service
Safeguarding:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.
To read our Safeguarding Policy click here https://www.princefield.staffs.sch.uk/page/?title=Policies&pid=35
To read our Recruitment & Selection Policy click here Trust-wide Policies and Statutory Information | Penk Valley Academy Trust
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
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