The Governors of Preshute C of E (VC) Primary School are looking to appoint a teaching assistant with Midday Supervisory Assistant responsibilities to join our friendly and dedicated team. We are looking for a someone who is passionate about learning, sets high expectations and who shares our vision “Live Life, Love Learning
What we will offer you:
- Opportunity to be part of a hardworking and committed team
- Children who are engaged and willing to learn
Your duties will include:
- Supporting children in general classroom practice as well as at lunchtime
- Running intervention groups
- Supporting small groups and children 1:1
- Supporting pupils’ self-esteem, inclusion and behaviour development
Preshute is looking for a candidate who:
- has high expectations for all and the ability to engage and motivate children
- is able to work as part of a team as well as on an individual basis
- will work closely with the class teacher
- builds effective relationships with children and brings enthusiasm to the role
- experience of de-escalation and restorative justice within school
- is calm, patient and has a good sense of humour
- supports our Christian ethos
- experience of working in within a Primary setting and can work in both Key stage 1 and Key Stage 2
- is energetic, enthusiastic, positive and adaptable
- has emotional resilience, empathy and motivation to work with pupils with a variety of different needs
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact finance@preshute.wilts.sch.uk or call the school office on 01672 512754 for more information or to arrange a visit. Alternatively, you can visit our website at: https://www.preshute.wilts.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/
Completed application forms with covering letter and equality and diversity form should be submitted to finance@preshute.wilts.sch.uk by the closing date.
Hours of work: TA role: 15 hours 30 minutes per week. MDSA role: 3 hours per week
Hours will be between Monday to Friday between 8.45 am – 3.15 pmterm time only. Exact days/hours to be discussed at interview. Minimum 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Contract type: Fixed term until 24th July 2025 with the possibility of extending.
Salary range: TA role: Grade D SCP 4-6 £24,404 – £25,183 (pro-rata). MDSA role: Grade B: SCP 2 £23,656 (pro-rata)
Closing date: Friday 28th February 2025 at 10.00 am
Interview date: Week commencing 3rd March 2025
Commencement date: As soon as possible
Preshute School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed
