Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant with Class Teaching responsibility

Grade 6

25 Hours a week

Hartford Primary School are recruiting a Teaching Assistant, with proven experience of providing class cover. This is a part time role working 25 hours a week, term time only, Grade 6. This is a temporary role, with the possibility to become permanent. Working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate.

The individual needs to be a strong team player, enthusiastic, patient, flexible and passionate about not only working with children, but helping them be the best they can be. Class cover teaching experience within both KS1 and KS2 would be an advantage. The role will involve working with a diverse set of children, so experience of SEN would also be desirable. NVQ Level 2 is essential, level 3 is desirable.

Hartford Primary School is a very welcoming school, with inclusive ways of working, and the strong team ethos within the whole school staff. We have high expectations of both our children and staff, which are underpinned by a supportive environment. We are a large school, with two form entry, but pride ourselves on knowing each and every child and their family.

Our Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Aspiration and Pride are visible all-around school, which feels calm and purposeful, with a sense of enjoyment underpinning all teaching and learning.

The main duties of the role are:

• Assist and support the teacher in delivery of learning activities and all resources required
• Help pupils develop skills in all subject areas
• Help care for pupils individually and as a group
• Communicate effectively with all staff
• Class Teaching responsibility at ad hoc times

 

We would expect the individual to have:

• GCSE Math and English (or equivalent) at Grade C+
• Competent IT Skills
• Knowledge of phonics, letters and sound formation
• Excellent personal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work independently recording children’s progress

 

We encourage you to visit our school. Please contact our school office on 01606 74164 to book an appropriate time.

Closing date for applications is noon Tuesday 10th December, and interviews will take place on Thursday 12th Dec. 

Start date will be Monday January 6th, 2025. However, if notice periods need to be worked then an alternative start date can be discussed. If you require further information about the role, please contact us on admin@hartfordprimary.cheshire.sch.uk or call the school office on 01606 74164.

 

Hartford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all of its staff to share this commitment. References will be sought prior to interview, and an enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.