Armley Park Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and enthusiastic school team and support teaching and learning in school, as well as support specific children with additional needs. This is a permanent appointment. The successful candidate will be placed to work in an area of the school to match their strengths. Please indicate on your application form which age of children you have experience with. 

This post may be to work within a whole class setting, with small groups or with children with complex needs.  This vacancy will suit candidates who are eager, highly motivated, and have the best outcomes for children at heart. 

We are seeking candidates who have:

• A passion for supporting children to learn;

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a team with staff, parents and external agencies;

• Energy and enthusiasm for this exciting challenge;

• High expectations of children;

• A commitment to continuing professional development.

Armley Park Primary School can offer:

• A supportive staff team who work collaboratively to secure the best outcomes for pupils;

• A commitment to your professional development with a range of opportunities to further your career, including a close working partnership with schools across the Trust to further support professional development.

• An employee perks scheme including discounts and online offers at major high street and online retailers, and salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work.

The successful candidate will join a like-minded and friendly school team. As part of Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust, we have access to a network of Lead Practitioners who are equipped to support the successful candidate in developing their career. 
 

Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to employment and will abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust's policies and procedures and Armley Park Primary School's safeguarding and child protection policies. 

If you would like to look around the school, we will be showing people around on Tuesday 11th February at 9.30am and on Wednesday 12th February at 3.45pm. Please contact the school office if you would like to attend or would like to arrange a visit at another time. 

The deadline for applications for this role is 9am on 24/02/2025. Interviews will take place on 27/02/2025.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click on the link and apply via My New Term, https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147632/EDV-2025-APPS-78931 or via the DFE, using the following link https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/teaching-assistant-46237699-4971-48ca-b25d-a5be2a54087f

Alternatively, see the job description and application form attached to this advert. 

Please send completed application forms to recruitment@owlcotesmat.org, or return completed application forms directly to the school office. To request a paper copy of the application pack, please contact the school office on 0113 2639216 or office@armleypark.owlcotesmat.org