Post Title: Apprentice Teaching Assistant

School: Swingate Primary School

Salary: £8.50ph 

Hours: 31.25 hours per week, Term time only (Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.15pm)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Fixed term linked to apprenticeship

Swingate Primary School is looking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. We are a large three-form entry, inclusive, successful school with extensive grounds and friendly staff.  Swingate is a vibrant, progressive and fun place to work; apply today!  

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate and enthusiastic about supporting children’s development
• Develop strong relationships with children, staff and other stakeholders
• Have the ability to motivate and inspire children throughout their learning journey
• Be able to use specialist skills/training/experience to support children’s needs
• Be committed to the school's high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care
• Have strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Have a belief in inclusion, diversity and the right of each child to be successful whatever their needs, abilities and background

We offer:

• An inclusive and caring ethos
• A school where every child matters
• Welcoming and supportive staff
• A well-resourced school
• Exceptional opportunities for professional development
• A supportive Leadership Team
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Employee support services
• Effective CPD opportunities
• Excellent ICT facilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 

Safer Recruitment

The Bluebell Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. The Bluebell Federation reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.  Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

The Bluebell Federation is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  All people who work and study at our Federation have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

• References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. 
• Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview. 
• Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.
• Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
• The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.