Mexborough St John the Baptist C of E Primary - Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Job Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant – Temporary – Full Time – Maternity Cover
Salary Details: Band D
Job Details: 32.5 hours per week (8.30am – 3:30pm term time only + pro-rated inset days)

This is a temporary position from 2nd December 2024 to 31st August 2025

Closing Date: 12 noon on Thursday 17th October 2024
Shortlisting Date: Friday 18th October 2024
Interview Date: Week Commencing 21st October 2024

We are looking to employ a self-motivated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support our school.

You will need to:

• Be highly capable, committed and self-motivated.
• Be able to demonstrate and maintain high standards.
• Have high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
• Be a team player.
• Be a good communicator and has excellent inter-personal skills.
• Enjoy new challenges and work successfully as part of a team.

We can offer you:

• A school who understands the moral purpose of education and values social and emotional wellbeing alongside the academic entitlement to increase children’s life chances.
• A school that is committed to school improvement.
• A motivated and supportive Senior Leadership Team that will support the development of your professional knowledge and skillset.
• Highly skilled and supportive colleagues
• An inclusive ethos where every child is nurtured, challenged and valued
• A friendly environment where we all aspire to be the best that we can be
• A Trust that offers many opportunities for growth and development

Mexborough St John the Baptist C of E Primary School 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), Mexborough St John the Baptist C of E Primary School complies fully with the code of practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Mexborough St John the Baptist C of E Primary School undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

Mexborough St John the Baptist C of E Primary School 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, Mexborough St John the Baptist C of E Primary School 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. If applicants would like to discuss whether a conviction held would debar them from working in the position applied for, they should telephone Human Resources on (01709) 334141 in confidence, for advice.

All applications should be made online via email and queries via telephone on 01709 582619

Please mark your application clearly with the vacancy job title and return all application forms by email to: Mrs Ruth Spencer, school bursar at school@msj.jmat.org.uk

Visits to school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to make an appointment.