Level Two Teaching Assistant

Application closing date 25/04/2023 Working Pattern Term time Salary Grade E, Point 10– 14, Pay Scale £23,620 - £25,409 pro rata (based on FTE) Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description Location: Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Hours: 37 hours (term time only) Contract type: Permanent- starting September 1st, 2023 We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children at Cherry Tree Hill. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the school. Upon joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people. Are you a terrific Teaching Assistant? Have you got what it takes to be exceptional? If the answer is yes, then come and see our fantastic school. Cherry Tree Hill Primary School has served our community for over eighty years. During this time, we have already established ourselves as a thriving school in the local community and pride ourselves on our high standards. We are looking to recruit the best Teaching Assistants to join our talented, friendly and supportive team. We require all our Teaching Assistants to be inspiring and talented classroom practitioners who have a passion for primary education, committed to educating the whole child and willing to teach across the primary phase. You will have high expectations, be dedicated to our child-centred approach and be bursting with engaging ideas. Joining us, you will be a creative and accomplished practitioner who welcomes collaborative practice and working in a supportive, exciting environment. To be part of our school you will need to:

• See every child as unique

• Understand the developmental stages of learning.

• Be able to develop positive relationships with the whole community.

• Have high expectations for teaching and learning.

• Be able to shape and drive the curriculum.

• Be committed to continuing professional development.

• Be a proactive learner and willing to work collaboratively.

• Make a positive contribution to our school.

• Enjoy working with children.

In return, we can offer you:

• Wonderful children with a passion to learn.

• A culture of growth mindset where purposeful practise and effort are rewarded.

• A creative, exciting curriculum which we continue to reflect on and adapt.

• A dynamic staff who all share the same goals and ethos.

• A leadership team that is committed to staff development, teaching & learning and pupil outcomes.

• Opportunities to develop your career.

• A school that is committed to ensuring that every child succeeds.

This opportunity is suitable for applicants at all stages in their career. We are looking for the best candidate for our school. Visits to the school are normally warmly welcomed. To join a tour, please contact Janet Buxton, School Business Manager at j.buxton@cherrytreehill.odysseyct.org.uk For an application form and job description, please visit the Derby City website, our school website or e mail Janet Buxton. Cherry Tree Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to have the same commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS checks. Candidates who have not been notified by 26th April should assume that, on this occasion their application has not been successful. We will not be giving feedback to unsuccessful applications due to the high number of expected applicants. Please submit your application form together with a supporting letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 explaining how your skills equip you for the role. We know from experience that candidates love our school. We look forward to meeting you. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children at Cherry Tree Hill. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 25th April 2023 at 12:00 noon. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted. Interviews will be held on: Thursday 4th May 2023