Cleadon Church of England Academy

JOB ADVERT

Teaching Assistant

Band 3 Point 3

Date: - April 2025

F.T.E:  32.5 hours (Fixed Term) Pro Rata, Term time only

Fixed Term until 31.8.2026

The Academy Council are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant. Applicants should possess relevant teaching assistant qualifications or equivalent, a high level of basic skills and be able to work as part of a team.

Applicants should :

•         be highly motivated, forward thinking and committed to high quality curriculum provision in a caring Christian ethos.
•        have a high standard of spoken and written English.
•        be able to demonstrate sensitivity whilst working with others and have good interpersonal skills.
•        be willing to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.

We require a member of Support Staff who:

• is experienced working in the Primary classroom
• has a good knowledge of the curriculum
• works effectively as part of a class, key stage and whole school team
• can contribute to the wider school community

What we can offer:

• personalised professional development opportunities
• highly effective support staff
• outstanding behaviour from pupils who display excellent attitudes towards learning
• a forward thinking, committed and skilled team of professionals to work alongside
• a supportive, forward thinking Academy Council

We can offer you friendly and responsive children, committed and supportive colleagues and good opportunities for professional development.  Details of the school can be found on our website www.cleadonchurchofenglandacademy.co.uk.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

If you would like any further information regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact Mr G Scott (Headteacher) on (0191) 5367813 or email gscott@cleadonacademy.co.uk. Visits to the Academy are warmly welcome and can be arranged by contacting the Academy office.

Closing date for application is Wednesday 9th April at 12pm.

Interview date: Monday 14th April 2025.