Teaching Assistant (TA)

Job description

A PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (32.5 hours per week), with the ability and willingness to work as part of a team and offer flexibility in supporting individual children, or small groups within a classroom setting. The role may also require you to provide cover for class teachers, this could be during their PPA time or in the event of absences. We have the opportunity to be flexible with the details of this appointment as we are keen to recruit the right person for our school.

39 weeks – Term time plus 5 training days- Fixed Term for 1 year

THIS IS A GENUINE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF AN EXITING PHASE IN THE LIFE OF OUR SCHOOL

About the school

• Acton Gardens Primary school is a newly created school. Berrymede Infant School officially expanded to become a primary school through amalgamation with Berrymede Junior School in September 2022.

• The Infant School received Good in their most recent OFTED inspection in September 2021.

• Acton Gardens is a two-form entry primary school in the London Borough of Ealing, which has a good reputation within its local community.

• The school is friendly, supportive, growing, and is conveniently located near Acton Town tube station.

Our children and parents

• Happy, polite, respectful children

• Children who are keen to learn from the very start of their learning journey.

The team

• A friendly professional and happy team of teachers and support staff

• A school that will nurture and develop the expertise of its staff.

Career opportunities

• Career opportunities and exceptional CPD

We are looking for someone who:

• Embraces our values and ambitious vision for the future

• Be passionate in supporting children to believe they can aspire to achieve their very best

• Work effectively with children, confidently adapting the curriculum to meet their needs

• Have experience of covering classes or teaching groups of pupils

• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills whilst remaining calm and patient

• Be willing to be flexible and demonstrate strong teamwork skills

• Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Confidently adapting the curriculum to meet their needs of all pupils

• Have GCSE Grade C English and Maths or equivalent

Candidates are actively encouraged to visit the school.

All contact with the school, for school visits will be managed through our School Office Manager: Karen Herron
Phone: 020 8993 9053
Email: recruitment@agprimary.org.uk

How to apply

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website: Work at AGPS – Acton Gardens Primary School (agprimary.org.uk).

The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can
be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2.

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Closing date: application forms to be submitted to the school by noon on Friday, 30 June 2023, only those candidates successfully short-listed will be contacted and invited for interviews.

Interview date: Tuesday 4 July 2023.

Osborne Road Acton London W3 8SJ

Tel No : 02089939053

Email : recruitment@agprimary.org.uk