Part-Time Teaching Assistant Post: 1:2 Support

Overview

The Edward Betham CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community, where you will work within an experienced teaching team who value hard work, respect and open communication. We are a high-achieving two-form entry school, graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2024 and ‘Excellent’ by SIAMS in 2022.

The hours of work in this post are 22 hours a week, term time only, to start as soon as possible. The role is to work 1:2 with children in Year 5.

Personal attributes

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Previous experience of working with children with additional needs
An understanding of autism (preferably, a certificated course related to autism)
A warm manner, yet an ability to maintain firm and clear boundaries for behaviour, learning and social communication
Excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to work in a team and make a positive contribution to raising standards and making all adults and children feel part of the school
A positive, pro-active approach to supporting pupils’ social and behavioural needs
Experience of running intervention programmes (e.g. Numeracy/Literacy programmes for pupils of lower ability with additional learning needs

We can offer you:

Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development through regular TA meetings, and external courses as required
Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
A school-wide emphasis on staff and pupil wellbeing, led by a dynamic Wellbeing Group, which includes TAs
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by our Christian vision, driven by a shared passion about children’s wellbeing and education
A rewarding and exciting working environment within a supportive and positive atmosphere

Salary

Scale point: 4 or 5, dependent upon experience. This will be discussed at interview.

Contract: Pupil-linked

Salary: £16,431 to £17,147 (Scale 4 actual salary); £17,645 to £18.429 (Scale 5 actual salary)

Location

The Edward Betham C of E Primary School
Oldfield Lane South
Greenford
Middlesex
UB6 9JU

020 8578 8928

Supporting documents

Job Description: Scale 4

Deadline and how to apply

If you are interested in applying for the above post, please contact the school office for an application pack.

Email: admin@edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk

Telephone: 020 8578 8928

Website: www.edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk

Application deadline: Monday 24th February, 12:00pm

Interviews: Thursday 27th February 2025

Start date: As soon as possible

Equal opportunities

The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity.

We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be found at: www.gov.uk.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy is available here.

References will be sought prior to interview. We will also consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates, who will be informed that we may carry out these checks as part of our due diligence process.

Further information can be found at: www.gov.uk.

Visiting the school

Applicants are invited to arrange a meeting with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Please contact admin@edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk.

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Headteacher: Miss Caroline Chamberlain BA (Hons) PGCE PGCSEN CofEPQH