In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates. 

Teaching Assistant – Level 2 –  Temporary (Maternity)

Level 2 – 30 hours per week, temporary  to start September 2023 (part time/job share will be considered)

Salary Scale 2 5-6 (£21,575 – £21,968) Pro rata – Term-time only. (Actual salary approx £16,600 to £16,950 per annum)

We are seeking to appoint a caring teaching assistant to join our committed, professional and friendly team.  The current vacancy is within either the Reception of Key Stage 1 team supporting the learning, social, communication and emotional needs of pupils.  The role will include supporting children 1:1 and in small groups and will contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils. The role would be suitable for candidates who are looking to begin their career in education as well as those with experience.  Whilst this is a full time position we would also welcome applications from suitable candidates requesting part time or a job share opportunity. 

We would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants who:

• have desire to work in Reception/Key Stage 1 and/or
• have experience of successfully supporting children with  communication and interaction needs (including ASD) or a desire to do so and/or
• have experience of successfully supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs or a desire to do so and/or

We would expect all Level Two teaching assistants to:

• have a good rapport with children and are able to engage them in learning
• have high expectations for pupils’ work and behaviour
• promote the aims and values of the school
• work  flexibly as part of a team with drive and passion to ensure that all children achieve
• be willing and able to share good practice and learn from others

The successful candidate will be expected to meet all aspects of the job description.

Interviews will take place on Friday 8th September 

We offer opportunities for continuing your professional development.

Morley Memorial Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is subject to the receipt of good references and enhanced DBS checks.

Job Description and Person Specification Teaching Assistant

Want to get paid to play? Working to facilitate fun indoors and outside, all year round!

Salary: from £10.79 NJC Scale Point 3 (dependent upon qualification and experience)

Contract type: Casual or Permanent hours potentially available

Morley Memorial Primary School have Playwork vacancies for qualified and unqualified individuals to join our committed and enthusiastic ‘Spectrum’ team. Spectrum provides high quality play-based childcare. Our provision is open as follows:

• 7.30-8.45 (Monday – Friday term-time) “Breakfast Club”
• 3.00-6.00 (Monday – Friday term-time) “After-School Club”
• 8.00-6.00 (Monday – Friday during school holidays) “Holiday Club”

With afternoon vacancies from, we’re looking for new members to join our team of staff to provide a play-based childcare provision for children. Spectrum is a fun and busy club, where the children feel at home to play as they choose in a welcoming and stimulating environment. Applicants should be enthusiastic, patient, conscientious, reliable and aware of their duty of care to the children in the setting. Flexibility and teamwork skills are obviously crucial, as is a sense of enthusiasm and the desire to play. Successful applicants will be expected to adhere to all policies and procedures of the setting and undertake appropriate training to compliment any existing qualifications and experience. *there is scope for additional hours at breakfast club, during school lunchtimes (11.45-1.00) and casual hours during school holidays. Hours are open to negotiation but letters of application should indicate availability.

Shortlisting will be based upon each applicant’s capacity to demonstrate how they meet the criteria. Applications will be reviewed on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

Playworker Job Description and Person Specification