Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The governors of Weston-under-Penyard CE Primary School seek to appoint a teaching assistant to join our team of staff and children.
We are looking for someone who:
· Can offer whole class teacher support by working with individual pupils and small groups
· Can deliver interventions to individual pupils or small groups
· Work under the direction of the class teacher, providing feedback and support to children
· Support individual children or small groups throughout the lunchtime period
· Has high expectations of all children
· Be able to take the initiative within a small team
· Have excellent personal English and maths skills
We can offer you:
· A great team of committed governors, staff, parents and children
· Links with our federated school, Whitchurch CE Primary, to enable you to access quality CPD
· The chance to be part of our growing school
· The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives
Details about the role:
Full time position (hours negotiable on interview)
Hours between 8.30am to 3.00pm
Salary Grade HC4 negotiable depending on candidate (£14,355.00 - £14,883.00)
How to apply:
An application pack is available from admin@weston-under-penyard.hereford.sch.uk.
Visits to the nursery and school form an essential part of an application and can be scheduled by phoning Mrs Tracey Catlin on 01989 563933.
Completed application forms should be emailed to admin@weston-under-penyard.hereford.sch.ukby 9am on the closing date of Friday 10th March 2023
Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 13thMarch 2023
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £14,355.00-£14,883.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ross-on-Wye: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 07/04/2023
Candidate 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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teaching Assistant roles across Weston-under-Penyard CE Primary School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14,355 - £14,883 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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