Teaching Assistant

Post: Teaching Assistant
Required: January 2025

Hours: 30 hours per week x 39 weeks a year (term time only)

8.30am - 3.30pm with 1 hour lunch break (additional hours may be available for candidates willing to run after school clubs or be on duty during lunch breaks)

Actual Salary Range: £20,444- £20,739 p.a. inclusive (Scale 3)

Contract: Established

Role Profile

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where staff work collaboratively together to achieve excellent outcomes for our pupils. At Oakthorpe Primary School, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment for both our students and staff. Our parents are supportive, allowing for a strong community spirit within our school. With well-behaved, eager-to-learn pupils, you will find that every day presents a rewarding and enriching experience. Together, we aim for the highest standards of education and personal development for all.

The successful candidate will:

●        be caring, enthusiastic and patient

●        have good communication, literacy and maths skills

●        have the ability to work as part of a team

●        be able to support children with learning, social and emotional needs in class, in small groups and on an individual basis

Oakthorpe will offer you:

●        an enjoyable place to work

●        excellent professional development opportunities

●        a friendly, supportive and committed staff team

●        enthusiastic children who are keen to learn

Applicants should have proven skills and abilities and/or an interest in working with pupils in a school environment.

This post would suit those looking for experience working in a school before embarking on teaching training and/or those who would enjoy supporting children to accelerate their learning. Oakthorpe Primary School is an accredited Initial Teacher Training provider and each year works in partnership with many local schools to train teachers via the SCITT or PGTA routes.

Further Information
We welcome visits to the school. Please telephone 020 8807 4689 for an appointment. 

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Please click here for the Person Specification

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Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews: Monday 20th January 2025

Oakthorpe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS