Teaching Assistant/ Midday Supervisor 

Overview

St Mark’s C of E Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Teaching Assistant to support class teachers and work with a range of pupils. The role also includes Midday Supervisor responsibilities to help secure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the lunchtime break period and assist with the dining hall duties. This role is initially offered on a part time basis, but full time would be considered for the right candidate.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to support children and aid their development.
• An ability to deploy strategies to allow learners to engage with the curriculum creatively.
• Very good numeracy/literacy skills.
• Some knowledge and skills in ICT.
• NVQ3 Teaching Assistant Course or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Want to work as part of a hardworking, dedicated and cohesive team.
• Have a friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach.
• The ability to identify their own learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• A general understanding of the curriculum and other basic learning strategies or programmes.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Good communication skills.
• A good attention to detail; and
• A good sense of humour.

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to providing the best education for our pupils built upon a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect, giving our children the freedom to flourish and succeed.
• A flexible workplace.
• The option for the successful candidate to run a club after school hours and claim overtime.
• Cover opportunities for the right candidate.
• An ethos and environment dedicated to creating effective learners;
  Motivated pupils, exceptionally high standards of behaviour and a focus on learning.
• Dedicated and supportive staff.
• ICT facilities and support to deliver high-quality provision both in and out of school.
• Being part of a Multi Academy Trust that is committed to continual high quality professional development and equality for all staff.

Grade:                                           Aquinas Grade A3.1

Full time salary:                       £25,434.00 p.a.

Teaching Assistant

Hours:                                    15 hours per week 08:30-11:45 Monday to Friday

Weeks:                                   39 Weeks per year

Pro-Rata salary:                £9,075.15 p.a 

Midday Supervisor

Hours:                                       7.5 hours per week 11:45- 13:15 Monday to Friday

Weeks:                                      38 Weeks per year

Pro-Rata salary:                  £4,537.58 p.a.

Location

St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Aylesbury Road
Bromley
Kent
BR2 0QR

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.