Teaching Assistant Grade 3

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and hard-working Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team of staff at Egerton Primary School.

BASIC JOB PURPOSE  

To work under the direct instruction of teaching staff and to assist with the general welfare and care of pupils in relation to pupils physical, social and emotional needs and development.

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Attend to the personal, social and physical needs of pupils including washing, toileting, assisting with feeding, bathing, dressing and undressing pupils.
• Under the direct supervision of the teacher or other staff, assist individual or groups of pupils in the classroom and ensure their safety and well-being.
• Assist with the escorting of pupils on educational and recreational visits.
• Help pupils to transfer to and from their transport and escort them to designated area.
• Relay pupil care information to teaching staff for updating of school records.
• Carry out washing/laundry and cleaning of equipment duties.
• Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy.
• Display and present the pupils' work, under the direction of teaching staff, so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement.
• Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required.

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This is a temporary role until 31st July 2025.

Hours: 20 hours per week (with the possibility of full time)

Weeks: 39 weeks per year

Actual salary based on hours worked: £10,605 - £10,781

Closing date: 23rd September 2024

Interviews: 26th September 2024

In return we will offer the successful candidate: 

• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff 

• Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

For more information please contact the school on admin2@egerton.cheshire.sch.uk or 01565 652340. Alternatively, you can read more about the school on our website http://www.egerton.cheshire.sch.uk 

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The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.