Teaching Assistant 1:1 and General Class Support (2 posts) at Ursula Taylor Church of England School

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26 Days Remaining
  Job Reference #
EDV/2024/UTCES/40735
  Location
High Street, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6EG
  Contract Type
Fixed Term
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£22,737.00 - £23,114.00 Annually (FTE)
Level 2A Points 3 - 4
  Closing Date
Midnight, 17th Jan 2025
  Start Date
ASAP
  Positions Available
2
   Positions Available        2
  Interview Date(s)
Interviews to be completed upon shortlisting
   Interview Date(s)           Interviews to be completed upon shortlisting
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We are seeking to employ 2 Teaching Assistants who can provide a mix of support to children with an Education, Health and Care Plan, working in class on a 1:1 basis,  and also in small groups for additional teaching and intervention where necessary. Part of this role includes more general classroom support and supporting children at lunchtime.  

We have 2 posts available:  

Post 1: Fixed Term contract until 31.8.2024 to cover a sabbatical

Post 2: Fixed Term contract until 31.8.2026 

The Job description details in full the requirements of the role and the Person Specification details the qualifications and experience required.

This roles are both for 35 hours a week. Salary Grade:  Level 2A Points 3 - 4 (£22,787 - £23,114 FTE) 


Morning Hours: 8:30 – 12:30 (Lunchtime Supervision included from 11:45 - 12:30) This includes 15 minutes at the start of the day for discussion with staff and preparation.


Lunch: 12:30 – 1:00 (unpaid)


Afternoon Hours:  1:00 – 4:00  (This includes 30 minute end of day time for preparation, updating records and liaison with colleagues. Lunch Duty supporting children to enhance their social and emotional skills, and 30 minutes end of day prep / finishing off time.)


This is a fixed term role until 31.8.2026 as it is linked to dedicated schools funding. The post is term time only plus 5 training days. The start date for the post is ‘as soon as possible’ and is dependent on the applicant appointed and any notice periods which need to be served.


Visits to our school are encouraged, so you can see us in action and get a sense for who we are as a community. To arrange a visit, please contact our school office. 01234 359128 or office@ursulataylor.bedssch.co.uk


Contact Details

  Vicki Morrall, Kate Hall or Debbie Daley
  01234359128
  office@ursulataylor.bedssch.co.uk

Ursula Taylor Church of England School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Why have you applied for this job? What motivates you to want to work at Ursula Taylor?
  2. Please describe your previous experience working within Education.
  3. What skills do you have that would be relevant to this post?
  4. What experience do you have of working with whole classes and small groups. Please be specific with your examples.
  5. What experience do you have delivering intervention sessions to Pupil Premium, SEND and EAL children?
  6. Describe your experience of working with children to support their social and emotional needs.
  7. What experience do you have of planning and delivering the National Curriculum?
  8. Describe how CPD has supported you to become a better TA / HLTA. How has this impacted on your ability to support children?
  9. Please write a short piece demonstrating your understanding of Safeguarding. Include within this your experiences of supporting vulnerable children.

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