Job Introduction
Shirley Infant School is looking to appoint two teaching assistants.
- Class TA; maternity vacancy (up to 12 months from January 2025); Mon-Fri 22.5 hours per week; Year R
- 1:1 TA; fixed term 01/01/2025 - 31/08/2026; Mon-Fri 32.5 hours per week; Year 1
The successful candidates will work closely with the class teacher to provide support for pupils to engage in their learning in one-to-one situations as well as in groups. These roles also include a lunchtime duty to support the emotional and social needs of our children. We are looking for candidates with a strong commitment to supporting children’s learning who are excited to join a team of professionals who believe in shaping young minds and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
WE ARE SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS:
- An understanding of how children learn and play
- High expectations of what children can achieve and how they should behave
- Commitment to teamwork in a friendly school with a child-centred ethos
- Resilience, enthusiasm, patience, flexibility and a caring manner
- Experience in the classroom, with an outstanding ability to engage and enthuse children
- Ability to follow daily planning and use initiative
- An understanding of attachment and can demonstrate the fundamental principles
- GCSE Grade 4 / C or above in English and Maths, and preferably a Level 2 or higher qualification in Childcare or other relevant area
Shirley Infant School is a three-form entry school that is part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET), a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 36 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 33 primary academies, 2 secondary schools and 1 hospital school.
‘All about the Child’
At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.
‘What about Sam’
Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- PPA time once per half term
- Professional development TA team meetings every half term
- Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
- An individual induction programme supported by a Year Leader
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
- Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
- Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please visit www.shirleyinfantschool.org.uk/our-school/job-vacancies for more details and return a completed application form to Bree Enemark, Business Manager E: bree.enemark@shirleyschools.co.uk.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please note, any candidates requesting a tour will be asked for their current place of work which will allow the school to verify, where possible, the name and place of work given. Potential candidates will be asked to bring their current school ID and/or photographic ID as proof when they visit the school for a tour.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to appoint a person ahead of the closing date, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.
SAFER RECRUITMENT:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches.
