Teaching Assistant

The Learning for Life Partnership along with the Principal at Daven Primary wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is committed to the vision and values of the school, has a child-centred approach, is reliable and resilient and has energy and enthusiasm. They will also be keen to learn and bring to school fresh ideas to add to such a busy and lively environment.  The candidate should have the ability to put their initiative and experience to good use.  

Working hours will be 31.25 hours per week, term time only, Monday to Friday 8:45am – 3:30pm, with a half hour unpaid lunch.

The position is a Grade 4 SCP5, FTE £21,575.00 pro-rata per annum with hours as employed. 

The candidate needs to hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification or higher.

The school and the partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.  Therefore, all appointments are subject to stringent safeguarding procedures which will include, but not limited to, an enhanced DBS check, Right To Work UK Check and satisfactory references prior to employment. 

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at the Learning for Life Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children.

Please find attached Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form.