Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Nursery
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Position Overview & Specifications
Education - School
Teaching AssistantSt Margaret's CE Primary School VC
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time OnlyWorking Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Childcare Level 3
Closing Date: Friday 30th June 2023
Shortlising Date: Friday 30th June 2023
Interview Date: Friday 7th July 2023
Start Date: 1st September 2023
Salary: Grade 5 £24,948 to £27,852 per annum pro rata (Pro rata TTO salary is £21,517)
An opportunity has arisen within our successful and highly skilled team for a teaching assistant to join our nursery team.
We are looking for a teaching assistant who is humble, resilient and enthusiastic to join our nursery staff team.
You will:
- Be passionate about working with pupils in the early years
- Believe that education is a vocation and be passionate about education in an urban setting
- Believe strongly that all pupils regardless of their background are capable of reaching their full potential
- Be excited about learning and achievement across a broad primary curriculum
- Embrace high expectations of learning and behaviour
- Be committed to engaging pupils with teaching which produces accelerated pupil progress
- Possess an unswerving belief in reflection, collaboration, teamwork and feedback
- Demonstrate outstanding communication and people skills
- A rich diverse school. Our school successfully brings together more than 650 pupils from every continent, speaking more than forty different languages, across many different cultures into one happy inclusive community ‘The school caters brilliantly for a diverse community and children of all backgrounds, races and religions. It does so with warmth and respect.’ Ofsted January 2018.
- A vibrant, warm and welcoming school with a positive inclusive atmosphere, enthusiastic pupils and supportive parents. St Margaret’s is a forward thinking school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted at the last two inspections. Pupil outcomes at the end of key stage 2 are better than national outcomes particularly for disadvantaged pupils. Our pupils are diverse, friendly and enthusiastic. They are full of potential and eager to learn.
- A dynamic senior leadership team who will support your career development and empower you to lead and innovate. This provides a great opportunity to play a significant role in a school striving for excellence that is committed to continual school improvement. Leaders are approachable, understanding and willing to listen.
- A highly collaborative staff team with a genuine commitment to peer support and excellent continuing professional development, including opportunities for collaborative working across our Heart of Manchester partnership of schools.
- The opportunity to work with a specialist leader in education for early years.
- A recently redeveloped outdoor provision.
Visits to schools are encouraged and can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 0161 226 2271.
To apply for this role, please complete the application form and email it to: recruitment@st-margarets.manchester.sch.uk
If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. salary from
£24,948
contractpermanent
working hoursfull time
application deadline 12 00 am 30th Jun 2023Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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