Vacancy ▸ Teaching Assistant Level 1

We have an opportunity to join Howden C of E Infant School as a Level 1 Teaching Assistant.  You will work as part of our friendly and dedicated team, providing in-class support for a pupil with High – Level Special Educational Needs.

This is a full-time position for five days per week, between the hours 08:30am and 3.30pm Monday – Friday during the school term.  This is a fixed term position until 31/08/2025.   Your actual salary is £16.716.42 per annum.

Why choose us?

At Howden C of E Infant School, we provide a friendly, stimulating environment, which allows each child to respond positively to opportunities, challenges and responsibilities. We encourage pupils to work both independently and co-operatively, to think creatively and critically and to solve their own problems.

We are part of TEAL (The Education Alliance) Multi Academy Trust and together we share a common purpose:

“We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives”

We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate our HR Team on 01482 631208 or by email via recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy
• Free, on-site parking
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working, with a trust commitment to continually look to ways to improve the work-life balance for our staff
• Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme
• Free tea and coffee in our staff rooms
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Employee Assistance Scheme available 24/7 via telephone or on-line portal, providing advice on assistance on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.

What we are looking for?

Working under the direction of the Head of Inclusion, Safeguarding and Wellbeing/SENDCO, the ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of English and Maths and the ability to engage children in their learning.  It is important that candidates are caring, have a calm and patient manner, work well as part of a team and can act using their own initiative.

We are looking for individuals who are engaging and versatile, with experience of working with young people. We’re also looking for the following: You will hold a Teaching Assistant Level 1 qualification or equivalent, and preferably have experience of working in a similar role.

• Willingness to support our Christian ethos
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Positive and caring nature
• Great team player
• Passion to ensure every child achieves their full potential.

How To Apply

The deadline for completed application forms is 09:00am on Monday 16^th September 2024. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.

The school’s Strategic Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: https://www.howdeninfants.net/_documents/%5B800000%5DStrategic_Child_Protection_and_Safeguarding_Policy_2022-23.pdf  and the Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf