The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant who has experience of working across Key Stages 1 and 2.  The position will be class based in the morning and lead intervention groups in the afternoon to support individuals or groups of children. 

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Highly motivated, adaptable and able to make a positive contribution to our school
• Show flexibility and draw on a range of strategies in helping pupils achieve positive outcomes in their learning
• Able to support the school’s Christian ethos. 

The job description, person specification, privacy notice and application form are available from the school website 

Completed application forms should be returned to the school by post or email, addressed to the Headteacher by midday Wednesday 27th September.  The email address is office@sankeyvalleystjames.org.uk 

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.  We are offering the opportunity to visit school during the week of 18 September.  Please phone the school office on 01925 659307 to make an appointment. 

All appropriate safeguarding and attendance at work checks will be requested. Our school is committed to safeguarding our pupils and each other. The successful applicant will be required to apply for enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found on www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs 

The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Key dates

Closing date: Wednesday 27 September at Midday         

Provisional interview date: Week beginning 2 October 2023

Start date: ASAP

Key Info

Contract Term: Permanent      

Hours: 32.50 hours per week term time only plus 5 inset days

Salary: Grade 4 Scale Point 6-7 Actual Salary £16,598 to £16,901 (FTE £21,968 to £22,369 per annum)