Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Vacancy

TA level 2 Scale 4, full time. Five days a week only 8.30-3.30, half hour lunch

32.5hour week

FTC 1 Sept 2024 until 31 March 2025

Term Time only

Queensbridge Primary is a very happy, Ofsted outstanding, thriving two-form entry school. . We also have an Ofsted Early Years and Extended Services ‘outstanding’ at Mapledene Children’s Centre for work in the local community. Our recent January 2024 Ofsted verified that we were still outstanding across all areas. Queensbridge has a long standing relationship with the Institute of Education/ UCL and is a Specialist Partner for Initial Teacher Training. As an ex- designated National Teaching School (Future Stars) we hold many significant awards including ArtsMark Platinum, music, EYFS and Science PSQM. We are highly creative and love performing arts- we have strong links to performing arts locally and nationally for enrichment. We are highly inclusive and have an Autism Resource Provision ARP. We also lead the Reading Hub.

We are looking to appoint a strong, enthusiastic, committed and creative FULL time TEACHING ASSSITANT for 5 days per week. All of our TA/LSAs are expected to be flexible in their approach and do general classroom assistance as well as working with children with complex needs. You must have excellent attendance.

Post: 32.5 hour week 8.30-3.30 daily :Scale 4 pt 7-10 depending upon experience.

The post is to start 2 Sept 2024 for a Fixed Term period ending 31 March 2025 subject to a three and five month probation review. The positions may extend immediately if additional funding is secured.

 Candidates must be able to carry out and write up necessary observations to inform and evaluate the child/ren’s needs- you will need to pass a literacy test in order to support the children in class.

Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and have a good standard of written English. We are able to offer a friendly, supportive staff with great professional development and career opportunities. Our children are culturally diverse, well mannered and eager to learn.

For more information or to arrange a visit please contact the school. Supporting statements should indicate your previous experience if any and the experience you have had including why you want to work here at Queensbridge.

 Visits to the school are highly encouraged.

sbailey@queensbridge.hackney.sch.uk

Friday 12 July 2024          Closing date 9am/ shortlisting

Interviews   ONLY on:      Monday 15July 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexuality or age.