Teaching Assistant

We are excited to be looking to appoint a suitably qualified teaching assistant, with experience and training in Early Years. The successful applicant will ideally join Crackley Hall at the start of February 2025. This a permanent, full time, term time only post. Consideration will be given to significantly part time and a slightly earlier / later start for the right candidate.

Working closely with the class teacher, you will provide support and assist teachers in the development and education of the children in our school. We see our teaching assistants as a key part of the team in the classrooms, who can have an enormous impact on teaching and learning. You will be a part of the planning as well as delivery of the lessons and will be expected to contribute to the ongoing assessment of pupil progress.

This is a permanent full-time role for 37.5 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days, (36 weeks per year). Working days will be Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm including a 30-minute unpaid break (8.00am to 3.45pm considered for the right candidate).

The starting salary for this role is between approximately £24,375 and £25,331 per annum full time equivalent, (£19,328 to £20,086 actual) by negotiation, for  37.5 hours per week, 36 weeks of the year, and is depending on qualifications and relevant experience. This is based on point D5 to D8 of the Foundation pay scale.

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to

visit the school’s website www.crackleyhall.co.uk for more information about

our thriving School, which offers a rich curriculum and strong sense of

community. Continuing Professional Development is encouraged and personal

visits to the school are welcome.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme and a cycle to work scheme.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Crackley Hall application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.

Closing date: The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8 January 2025 at 9.00am with interviews likely to be held later the same week at Crackley Hall.

Further details and an application form are available from the foundation website https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/join-us

The Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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