Job Introduction
At Fiskerton Church of England Primary School, we are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and caring team. The candidate will be initially based in KS2, but in other areas as required. The role will include Breakfast Club supervision to support the increasing number of children attending.
We are looking for a dedicated teaching assistant who is friendly, caring and adaptable and who enjoys using their initiative, is keen to enthuse and inspire children to reach their full potential, and willing to get involved in the wider life of the school.
We are seeking to recruit a teaching assistant who:
- Has experience and skills to work with children across the primary age range.
- Is able to support the professional work of the teacher within the classroom.
- Has an understanding of teaching phonics and numeracy strategies.
- Has a desire to enthuse and inspire children with a range of needs.
- Has excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents.
- Works proactively and flexibly as part of a team.
- Has a willingness to learn and develop existing skills.
- Upholds our church school values.
- Is willing to get involved in all aspects of school life.
In return, we will provide:
• A dedicated, caring team of colleagues
• Children who are enthusiastic learners
• Opportunities for professional development
• A caring church school ethos.
The successful candidate will work mainly in the classroom and be required to support the class teacher in meeting the needs of our children working with individuals and groups. Breakfast club hours will be 8am-8.45am.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and appointments can be booked by contacting the school office on 01522 751049.
For an application form and further details, please look on our school website vacancies page at https://www.fiskerton.lincs.sch.uk/school_information/vacancies/vacancies.html and
https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/
Completed applications to be sent to enquiries@fiskerton.lincs.sch.uk
Closing Date for applications: Monday 24th March
Interviews will be held on: Friday 28th March
Fiskerton Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All Pre employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”. Applicants should be aware that written references will be taken up at shortlisting stage, prior to interview.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
