Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Job start:	January 2025
Salary:	Scale 3 Point 5-6 – (£28,521 – £28,929 pro rata) Depending on experience
Contract Term:	Fixed term Contract December 2025 with the view to extend until staff member returns.
Contract Hours:	32.50 hours per week x 45.05 weeks per year – Term time + 5 inset days (Weeks depending on experience)
Closing Date:	Sunday 12th January 2025
Interviews:	Tuesday 21st January 2025

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant to work as part of a team within the school. Must be willing to deal with wide range of needs that may involve challenging behaviour, and be able to show patience, resilience and flexibility to respond to the varying demands of the school day and the pupils’ needs. The Teaching Assistant must be available to start work at 8.30am for the beginning of the school day.

Good Numeracy and Literacy skills are essential. It is desirable that applicants hold an NVQ Level 2/3 certificate for Teaching Assistants or have equivalent qualifications, but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, popular, successful and inclusive school within a well-resourced building.

Come and join a caring, supportive team, where you will be valued. Male applicants are encouraged to apply as under represented in the school.

Application Pack and how to apply

All completed applications should be returned to the school at the following address South Grove Primary, Ringwood Road, Walthamstow, E17 8PW or emailed to: hr@southgrove.waltham.sch.uk

Safeguarding

South Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought ad successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Location

South Grove Primary School
37 Ringwood Road
Walthamstow
London
E17 8PW