Brampton Cortonwood Infant School - Teaching Assistant Level 2
Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2
Salary Details: Band D Points 5 - 6
Job Details: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term Time, Temporary to 31st August 2026
Closing Date: Friday 13th December 2024 at 12 Noon
Shortlisting Date: Friday 13th December 2024
Interview Date: Monday 16th December 2024
Brampton Cortonwood Infant School are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and talented team. Brampton Cortonwood is a small infant school in the Brampton Bierlow with children aged from 2 to 7. We are dedicated to providing the very best education for all our children and have high expectations for everyone in our school.
You will:-
• Have Maths and English GCSE or equivalent Grade A – C
• NVQ Level 2 or higher qualification in an area appropriate to this role
• Have experience of working in a school setting with children
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Be able to demonstrate patience and understanding, and a willingness to help and nurture children.
We can offer you:-
• Children who love learning
• Highly skilled and supportive colleagues
• An inclusive ethos where every child is nurtured, challenged and valued
• A strong CPD programme
• A warm and friendly environment where we all aspire to be the best that we can be
• A Trust that offers many opportunities for growth and development.
Brampton Cortonwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and relevant safeguarding checks will be conducted in line with guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
All school posts involve working with children and therefore the successful candidates will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Brampton Cortonwood complies fully with the code of practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Brampton Cortonwood undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.
Brampton Cortonwood is committed to the fair treatment of its staff and potential staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working in school. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s).
If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete and return a Criminal Records Declaration Form prior to interview. At interview, or in a separate discussion, Brampton Cortonwood ensures that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
Failure to declare a relevant conviction, caution or pending police action, will disqualify the applicant from appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light later.
All applications should be made online via email and queries via telephone to directly to the school 01226 340044. Please mark your application clearly with the vacancy reference and return all application forms by email to: school@bc.jmat.org.uk
Please follow the link to find details about our school https://www.bramptoncortonwoodinfants.co.uk/