Advanced Teaching Assistant EDV/2025/SJCEA/35348 St James' Church of England Academy Dorchester[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an Advanced Teaching Assistant for a part-time role of 18 hours per week, working under the direction of the class teacher. This maternity cover position involves assisting with lesson planning and supervising students. The role offers benefits such as a supportive leadership team, opportunities for professional development, and contributions to local government pension schemes. The successful applicant will need to commit to safeguarding children and undergo necessary vetting checks.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site Parking

Responsibilities

• Assist with and contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the learning process.
• Supervise groups and/or individual pupils in classes or other appropriate locations.

Job description

We are looking to appoint an Advanced Teaching Assistant for 18 hours per week, Monday - Wednesday, on a term time only basis to join our team at St James' Church of England Academy, fixed term to provide maternity cover.

This role will work under the direction of the class teacher and other appropriate staff, in assisting with and contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the learning process. The post holder will work in classes, or other appropriate locations with access to support and guidance, supervising groups and /or individual pupils.

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 18 Hours per Week, Term Time Only

Position Type: Maternity Cover, up to 1 year or until return of substantive postholder, whichever is sooner

Line Manager: Principal

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.