Teaching Assistant - Longlevens Infant School part of the Longlevens Primary Federation

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to play a key role in supporting the Class Teacher in the teaching and welfare of pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated and nurturing team in supporting learning, progress and attainment within the classroom.

• Is excellent in their communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to motivate and encourage the children.
• Positively promotes inclusion and has high expectations and aspirations for all children.
• Is self-aware, reflective and keen to improve their practice with high aspirations both for themselves, the children and the school.
• Has experience working with children, particularly of infant school age.
  
  Longlevens Primary Federation provides an exceptional learning environment where children academically flourish and emotionally thrive. Our innovative and creative curriculum enables all children to develop a life-long love of learning.
The well-being of children is at the core of all school decisions, nurturing pupils as they develop: kindness, resilience, confidence and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. This is an opportunity for an experienced and skilled practitioner to make a real difference to children's lives. Our beautiful grounds and excellent facilities afford children a wealth of new learning experiences, including an array of extra-curricular activities to develop more broadly their skills and wider interests.


• A relational school that cares about and celebrates everyone as an individual in our community.
• Children who are well-behaved and work and play cooperatively together.
• A commitment to providing children with high-quality learning opportunities.
Deployment of the successful candidate will depend on skills, experience and need across the Federation. Teaching Assistant Post - Grade 5, Scale point 11 -14 (£27,269 - £28,264 per annum pro rata), term time only, 38 weeks, permanent core hours of 16.65 with temporary uplift to 27.9 hours in the first instance. This position has an attached Midday Supervisor role - Grade 2, Scale point 2-3 (£23,656-£24,027 per annum pro rata) for 2.5 hours term time only, 38 weeks per year., Please see our school website https://www.longlevensinfantschool.co.uk/ for more information about our school including:
• Documents > Policies & Forms> LIS Recruitment Ex-offenders Policy (GCC Model)
• Documents > Safeguarding > Safeguarding Policy.
Why work at Longlevens Infant School?
• An opportunity to work in a welcoming, friendly environment
• An opportunity to work with a highly motivated, engaged and supportive team
• High quality professional development and support
No CVs or accompanying letters will be considered. Applications can be delivered by hand, posted, or emailed to anation@lpf.school Longlevens Primary Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be required to produce relevant documentation before the post commences.