Spring Bank Primary School is seeking to appoint a KS2 Teaching Assistant to join our strong school team and support teaching and learning in our school. We welcome applications from candidates with experience of Key Stage 2 with SEN experience – the specific year group for this role will be decided depending on the candidates’ experience and expertise.

There will also be opportunities for additional hours and cover supervisor roles for the right candidate.

This vacancy will suit candidates who are enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have the best outcomes for children at heart. Knowledge and/or experience of pupils with SEN experience is desirable. 

We are looking for 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 outside agencies.

• Energy and enthusiasm for this exciting challenge.

• High expectations of children.

• Knowledge and experience of the national curriculum.

• A commitment to continuing professional development.

Spring Bank Primary School can offer:

• A supportive staff team who work well to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

• Parents who are supportive.

• 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.

This post will suit candidates who are highly motivated and have the best outcomes for children at heart. The successful candidate will join a like-minded and friendly school team.

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

The closing date for applications is Sunday 23rd February 2025 at 6pm. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 24th February with interviews will take place on Monday 3rd March 2025. 

State date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025. This could be earlier depending on the candidate.

Spring Bank reserves the right to withdraw the advertised position if the right candidate is sought before the closing date.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click on the link and apply via My New Term, https://mynewterm.com/jobs/150506/EDV-2025-SBPS-58186. Alternatively, see the job description and application form attached to this advert. Please contact the school office on 0113 2043120 to request a paper copy of the application pack. Please submit completed application forms to recruitment@owlcotesmat.org or return completed application forms directly to the school office.

Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all adults working in our Trust, whether staff or volunteers, to share this commitment. All appointments made to the Central Team or Owlcotes schools are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.