Teaching Assistant and Play Leader

Overview

St. John’s Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and experienced team. This is a part-time position, with the successful candidate working as a Teaching Assistant on Fridays and as a Play Leader from Monday to Thursday, 12.00pm–1.00pm. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or for someone who is passionate about supporting children and improving their educational experiences and wider wellbeing. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced and supportive team who are committed to ensuring that every pupil feels safe, valued and able to thrive. As part of the role, the successful candidate will also take on Play Leader responsibilities, helping to ensure the safety, welfare and positive behaviour of pupils during the lunchtime period. The Play Leader will contribute to creating a safe, happy and engaging environment where children can enjoy their luncht

Personal attributes

Our Ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children in particular Early Years;
• 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;
• NVQ3 Teaching Assistant Course (desirable) 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.
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Have experience of establishing positive relationships with children
• Have an enthusiasm for and an active interest in children’s welfare and play
• Engage pupils in purposeful activity during the lunchtime (during both good weather and ‘wet’ lunchtimes)
• Good behaviour management
• Be able to use their initiative and be open to new ideas

Salary & Benefits

Grade:                                                  Aquinas A3.7 (Full time salary £27,649.00 p.a.)

Actual Pro Rata Salary:             £6,524.38 p.a.  

Hours:                                                   Mon-Fri, 9 hours 55 minutes per week, Monday to Friday as follows:-

                                                                  - Mon to Thurs 12pm-1pm

                                                                 - Fri 8:40am – 3:20pm (including unpaid break: 15 mins between 10:45am -                                                                             11:00am and 30mins between 12:00 - 1:00pm)

Weeks:                                                39 weeks per year

Contract:                                            Permanent

Location

St John's Church of England Primary School
Maple Road
Penge
London
SE20 8HU

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.