General Teaching Assistant

*Please note: the Diocese of York is not the employer*

General Teaching Assistant: Carlton and Faceby CE Primary School

Salary: £24,027- £25,183 pro rata per annum

Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

Location: Carlton & Faceby Church of England Voluntary Aided

The Carlton & Faceby and Bilsdale CE Federation is looking to appoint a highly skilled, motivated and child-centred professional to join our dedicated, hardworking team. This vacancy will involve working across our small school, initially it will be partly supporting pupils who require 1-1 support in EYFS and KS1, as well as classroom support in our KS2 class. Previous experience of working in Key Stage 2 and/or supporting children on a 1-1 basis would be advantageous.

Part of this role will involve some mid-day supervision and staffing some of our wraparound provision until 5.30pm.

We are looking for candidates who:

· Have a good understanding of how children learn and develop

· Are able to support class teachers in meeting the needs of all children

· Are able to deliver programmes of work for focus groups of pupils under the direction of class teacher

· Have an excellent understanding of safeguarding good practice

· Are professional and act with integrity

· Can show initiative and work well as part of a team

In return we are able to offer:

· Strength from being part of a federation

· Children who are eager to learn

· A welcoming, supportive staff team

· An encouraging environment in which to work

· Strong CPD opportunities through our links with North Yorkshire Education Services and the Swaledale Alliance

We are a Voluntary Aided school and achieved a very positive inspection report from SIAMS earlier this year – successful candidate would need to be committed to upholding our Christian ethos.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact Carol Martin, School Administration Officer, on 01642 712340 or admin@carltonfaceby.n-yorks.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Our federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and proof of identity, qualifications, medical clearance and evidence of right to work in the UK. Applicants should also expect an online and social media search to be undertaken if invited to interview.

Completed application forms can be emailed to admin@carltonfaceby.n-yorks.sch.uk or delivered to school.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Friday 6^th December 2024

Interview date: WC Monday 9^th December 2024

Start date: Monday 6^th January 2025 or ASAP after this date.

For further information and to apply, please visit the NYC website; General Teaching Assistant: Carlton and Faceby CE Primary School

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. 

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

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