About this Role

Are you looking to make a difference? Are you passionate about teaching and giving every child the very best start in their learning journey? 

We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational TA to join the Crabtree team.  You will be working in the Reception team as a general TA and to support SEND children.

This is a part-time role , Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm each day (20 hours pw ) although we could be flexible on hours for the right person.   The role starts in September 2024 ideally.  It is initially a fixed term contract for one academic year (until 23rd July 2025) with a view to becoming a permanent role.

The successful candidates will be confident, creative and caring, will share our high expectations and be able to engage and motivate our pupils to ensure progress for all.

We are looking for:

• An experienced TA or someone who is keen to grow in the role;

• A TA who believes that all children can succeed both socially and academically;

• A TA who has high expectations and believes that all children are capable of remarkable things;

• A TA who is passionate about school improvement;

• A TA who is keen to be involved in all areas of school life;

• An ambitious TA who is looking for the opportunity to develop further as a professional within a high achieving supportive environment;

• A TA who shows commitment to reflecting on learning and teaching strategies;

• A TA who is dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of children.

We can offer:

• A friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;

• Hard working, aspirational children;

• Access to high quality CPD;

• Opportunities to work collaboratively through close links with other schools;

• Training in EYFS;

• Additional non-contact time to support staff well-being;

• A very supportive governing body and Trust;

• A leadership team that embraces creativity, innovation and ambition;

• ‘Feel Good Fridays’!

You are very welcome to come and visit our school. Please email the school office office@crabtreeinfants.herts.sch.uk to book a visit and a chat with the Executive Head.

We welcome applications from qualified teachers, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the adverts closing date then the school reserves the right to remove this advert before the closing date.

Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online social media check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. 

Employment at Ivy Learning Trust is also subject to:

• Satisfactory references

• Barred list check (regulated activity roles)

• Section 128 check (for applicable roles) 

• Overseas criminal records check (where required)

• Identity check

• Right to work in the UK

• Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role

• Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable