Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary: Grade 4 Point 5-7 (£18,609-  £19,205 actual salary per annum)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 4 training days

Monday - Friday 8:15am - 15:15pm (30 minute unpaid break)

Start: 04/11/2024

Fixed Term until 31/08/2025

The Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is responsible for ten schools across Hull; three secondary and seven primary. A Thrive school is one that is a dynamic community of staff, pupils and their families all focussed on one thing - inspiring pupils to thrive in life. 

Chiltern Primary School is based in Hull and is part of the Thrive Trust. We are a two form entry Primary Trust School with approximately 480 pupils on role ranging from 3-11 years.

The successful candidate must have a good understanding and experience within the Early Years foundation stage and and read write phonics would be desirable. They must be a positive, cheerful team player have a growth mindset attitude and a willingness to learn. They must also be passionate about children's learning and wellbeing. 

In addition we also expect excellent skills in English and Maths (GCSE C or equivalent) and other curriculum areas. The candidate should have high expectations of the pupils and of themselves, they should have already achieved or in the process of achieving Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent. 

We will provide the successful candidate with a programme of training if required, to be part of a friendly dedicated team in a welcoming school community. 

Closing date: Monday 7th October 2024, 12 noon 

Interview date: W/C 14th October 2024 

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust SafeguardingPolicy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment. 

A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is  ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:  Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. 

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