Teaching Assistant
- Freeman Community Primary School, Stowmarket, IP14 4BQ
- Teaching Assistant, including lunchtime cover
- £20,441 - £21,189 pro rata
- 31.25 hrs per week (Monday-Friday, 8.30am-3.15pm); 39 weeks per year
- Fixed Term for one year (to 31 August 2025)
- Reference: 6122
- Required from September 2024
We have a teaching assistant position in our Key Stage 1 team. This position also includes lunchtime cover every day.
Freeman Community Primary School is a successful, happy, caring community of 201 children in the village of Stowupland, near Stowmarket. We are part of the Children`s Endeavour Trust as one of seven primary schools across the Stowmarket and Ipswich areas. The Children`s Endeavour Trust allows for opportunities to network with colleagues in different schools to support professional development for all staff across the Trust.
We are looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic person to support children in Year 2. You must be able to support the class teacher in addition to working with individuals and small groups of children. Through doing this they will assist children with their learning, enabling them to achieve the work set by the class teacher and deliver intervention and support programmes. Experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential as support and training will be put in place for the successful candidate.
We are looking for someone who:
- is positive, patient, kind and caring
- is flexible and enthusiastic in their approach to the children`s and school`s needs
- has high expectations of children`s behaviour and achievements
- possesses good literacy and numeracy skills (at least GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)
- demonstrates a high regard for safeguarding procedures
- demonstrates initiative and the ability to communicate well with teaching staff, pupils and parents.
We can offer:
- a welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team dedicated to raising standards
- happy children who are eager to learn and make the most of their time in our school
- well behaved children
- school that strives for every child to reach their true potential
- supportive staff and governors
- opportunities to grow and develop as a professional
- a beautiful setting!
Freeman school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (docx)
A tour of the school is available on Wednesday 14 August at 10.00am. Please contact Mrs Emma Gerry, Headteacher, via [email protected] if you would like to visit over the holiday period.
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form (docx)
Application forms and supporting statements will need to be completed electronically and returned to the school email address above.
Closing date: 12pm, 2 September 2024
Interview date: 6 September 2024
Interviews may be held earlier if suitable candidates apply before the closing date.
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