Teaching Assistant

Salary Range: Teaching Assistant - Grade C, £24,790 rising to a maximum of £25,584, per annum pro-rata  

Hours/Contract: 29 hours per week, permanent, term-time only, Monday to Friday

Pilgrim Primary Academy is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive teaching team. The ideal candidates will be hard working, friendly and outgoing and have relevant experience of working in a school setting. You will have a passion for supporting young children’s learning and development and enjoy working as part of a team.  

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated and well organised individual.   We are looking for someone who have the following experience and qualities:

• Have at least Level 2 Teaching Assistant and/or Level 2 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent to these)
• Be empathetic towards young people and seek to understand each child’s unique context and support behaviour accordingly, using positive relationships as your foundation.
• Have effective communication skills with both children and adults and sound functional skills (reading, writing, be numerate and have good spoken English).  
• Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
• Be a fast and highly flexible thinker, being able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• You will be committed to fully inclusive practices and understand the importance of meeting the needs of the whole child.  Experience of working with SEN children preferable

We would welcome visits to the school to support your application. So if you think this role may be for you and want to be a part of our wonderful school, please get in touch by calling Michelle Murray (Office Manager) on 01752 225319 or email at mmurray@ppsonline.org.  

Closing date: Wednesday 4 December 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 12 December 2024

To apply:  Please visit our website.

If you are experiencing any technical issues, please contact recruitment@reachsouth.org for support.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.