Full time Level 2, Grade 3 Classroom Assistant 30hrs Fixed Term, Term Time only plus INSET days.
Start Date: 7th January 2025
Dove CE Academy is a Church of England Academy and part of the Staffordshire University Academies Trust. Our motto, ‘Roots to Grow, Wings to Fly’ reflects our intention to promote and provide a learning environment where all children succeed and flourish. Our Ofsted in March 2024, stated we are a small school with a big heart that has a family feel. The children are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to develop into lifelong learners and community builders.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Dove CE Academy. The ideal candidate will support classroom inclusion for a child with an EHCP, facilitate learning in groups across school and contribute to the wider ethos of our school.
We are looking for someone who:
*Has energy, passion and creativity to enable children to achieve their full potential.
*Can engage and inspire children in their learning journey.
*A positive and forward-thinking approach to school life and the ability to work in a team.
*High expectations of themselves and others.
*Will assist teachers in classroom management.
*Use of initiative and can work independently as well as under the direction of the class teacher.
*Will support children in their academic, social and emotional needs as well as personal care.
*A willingness to uphold our Christian values.
*Have experience of working with children with SEND.
In return, we can offer a friendly school with a family feel. We have a dedicated, supportive Local Academy Council and a hardworking team of dedicated staff. Dove CE Academy has strong links with parents and the wider community including the local church.
- A friendly and welcoming school community, with well-behaved and enthusiastic children
- A hardworking team of professional and dedicated staff
- Strong links with parents and the wider community, including the church
- A commitment to your professional development
- Supportive parents and Governors
- Ongoing CPD
Closing Date for applications: Monday 25th November
Interviews will take place: Friday 29th November
Applications to be e-mailed to office@dove.staffs.sch.uk
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with drive and passion for working with children. Further information can be found via email to the school office.
If you want to find out more about our school, please visit our website:
https://www.dove.staffs.sch.uk/
All applications should be returned directly to the school, please include a supporting letter of application of no more than 1 page of A4.
Additional Information
This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for the role if you have been barred for engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All vacancies are subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. Please note: CV’s are not accepted. Only fully completed application forms are to be submitted for shortlisting
Please Note:
Please be aware that continuation of the employment contract cannot be guaranteed as it is dependent upon the external funding and is also subject to the pupil/s with EHCP that you support remaining within the school/Trust.
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