Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant

Meadowbank Primary School
Formby Avenue
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0HX

Salary: Grade 6, £16,143 - £18,179 per annum.

32 hours 30 minutes per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Working hours 08:30 - 16:00

Temporary until August 2020

Required for As Soon As Possible

Meadowbank Primary school is a popular thriving Community School, which enjoys excellent partnerships with parents and the local community.
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated L4 teaching assistant to provide support to children within our year 5 group and to cover classes throughout the school when necessary according to the needs of the school.
You will need to have a clear understanding of the national curriculum and the expectations of children in each year group throughout school. We are looking for a person who works well in a team, has a nurturing approach but can also work independently using their initiative. Experience of working in upper key stage two is preferable but not essential.

The successful applicant will:
  • Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour;
  • Be committed to sharing best practice
  • Be flexible in their approach, open to new ideas, a team player;
  • Be someone who has an approachable manner, both personally and professionally, and a good sense of humour;
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues and pupils;
  • Take an active part in all aspects of school life – willing to go the extra mile;
  • Place safeguarding at the heart of their teachings.
In return we will offer:
  • A good school with the capacity to be outstanding;
  • A place where you can thrive and grow;
  • A dedicated, hardworking and talented staff team;
  • Well behaved, motivated and happy learners;
  • Committed and supportive Governors;
  • A genuine opportunity to make a difference;
  • A commitment to support and guidance through CPD;
  • An attractive and well-resourced learning environment;
  • The opportunity to work with a committed senior leadership team with a clear vision;
  • An opportunity to work in an inclusive school, with a Startwell Centre.
Please state in your application your experience and skill that make you suitable for this post. Please limit supporting letter of application to 2 sides of A4 – arial size 12 font.

Application forms are returnable to the school, for the attention of Mrs J Parkinson, School Business Manager.

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Application Form
Job Description and Person Specification
DBS Applicant Information
Guidance for Safer Working Practices
Childcare Disqualification Requirements

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 486366 or email enquiries@admin.meadowbank.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Wednesday 4 December 2019 

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures

The employer is committed to safeguarding
Location
Meadowbank Primary and Nursery (Atherton)
Vacancy Description
 
Meadowbank Primary School
Formby Avenue
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0HX

Salary: Grade 6, £16,143 - £18,179 per annum.

32 hours 30 minutes per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Working hours 08:30 - 16:00

Temporary until August 2020

Required for As Soon As Possible

Meadowbank Primary school is a popular thriving Community School, which enjoys excellent partnerships with parents and the local community.
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated L4 teaching assistant to provide support to children within our year 5 group and to cover classes throughout the school when necessary according to the needs of the school.
You will need to have a clear understanding of the national curriculum and the expectations of children in each year group throughout school. We are looking for a person who works well in a team, has a nurturing approach but can also work independently using their initiative. Experience of working in upper key stage two is preferable but not essential.

The successful applicant will:
  • Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour;
  • Be committed to sharing best practice
  • Be flexible in their approach, open to new ideas, a team player;
  • Be someone who has an approachable manner, both personally and professionally, and a good sense of humour;
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues and pupils;
  • Take an active part in all aspects of school life – willing to go the extra mile;
  • Place safeguarding at the heart of their teachings.
In return we will offer:
  • A good school with the capacity to be outstanding;
  • A place where you can thrive and grow;
  • A dedicated, hardworking and talented staff team;
  • Well behaved, motivated and happy learners;
  • Committed and supportive Governors;
  • A genuine opportunity to make a difference;
  • A commitment to support and guidance through CPD;
  • An attractive and well-resourced learning environment;
  • The opportunity to work with a committed senior leadership team with a clear vision;
  • An opportunity to work in an inclusive school, with a Startwell Centre.
Please state in your application your experience and skill that make you suitable for this post. Please limit supporting letter of application to 2 sides of A4 – arial size 12 font.

Application forms are returnable to the school, for the attention of Mrs J Parkinson, School Business Manager.

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Application Form
Job Description and Person Specification
DBS Applicant Information
Guidance for Safer Working Practices
Childcare Disqualification Requirements

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 486366 or email enquiries@admin.meadowbank.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Wednesday 4 December 2019 

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures

The employer is committed to safeguarding