Reference: REQ000260
Description: Teaching Assistant Location: Otterhampton Primary School, Combwich Salary: Band 3, Points 3-4 Otterhampton Primary School is a small school in Combwich ranging from pre-school to Year 6. The school is part of the Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust. At Otterhampton Primary School we aim to provide a rich and varied education for all of our students. We believe that ensuring students realise their full potential depends upon the continuous drive and passion for excellence displayed by our committed staff. We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within our team. We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored classroom support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and our community. The ideal candidate will have: Experience of working with children in a school setting Good behaviour management skills An understanding of strategies to support children with special educational needs The ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults The ability to contribute effectively to teachers’ planning and preparation for lessons. Why work for us: A generous local government pension scheme An Employee Rewards scheme - High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 30th March 2025 We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply. We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary, including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year-round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly, including part-time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you. We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
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Location: Otterhampton Primary School
Salary: *GBP*14,835.08 per annum.
Package: - Local Government Pension Scheme. - Employee Rewards, including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.
Contractual hours: 27.5
Basis: Part Time - Part Year

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