Job details

Salary: £12.45/£12.26 per hour

Employer: Chewton Mendip CEVA Primary School

Location: Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4LL

Contract type: Fixed term contract, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 3 January 2025 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

Monday-Friday 9-3.30pm
Term Time only
Starting date: January 2025
Fixed Term contract (Ending August 31 2025)
Teaching assistant: £12.45 per hour. Lunch supervisor £12.26 per hour
30hrs (5hrs TA, 5hrs MDSA)

“The seed fell into good ground and grew up increasing and yielding thirty, sixty and a hundred times as much” Mark 4:8 (Parable of the Sower)

At Chewton Mendip Primary School we strive to be that ‘good ground’ where our children can grow in knowledge, skills and wisdom, with hope, aspiration, dignity and respect. Our ambition is that they can thrive and contribute to their communities and live well together. We embrace the Church of England’s vision for education that all children will have “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10)

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for candidates who are or have:

  • Holds at least a Level 2 teaching assistant qualification
  • Experience working with and supporting children with SEND
  • A positive role model and team player
  • An excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills
  • Someone with a ‘can do’ attitude, with high expectations for themselves and others
  • Someone who is resilient and looks for positive solutions
  • Passionate about improving the life chances of every child regardless of need.
  • High expectations of children and staff with a commitment to raising standards.
  • Is a reflective practitioner.
  • Serving school meals to pupils
  • Supervision both inside the school and outside on the playground
  • To clear away the hall after meals including, but not limited to, washing crockery, washing tables and sweeping floors after the meal has been served
  • To maintain a calm atmosphere and encourage positive behaviour.
  • To promote positive play amongst the children
  • To maintain accurate First Aid and accident records
  • Some manual handling is required
  • Is able to build strong relationships with parents and other stakeholders.
  • Supports our school vision
  • Is fully supportive of the Christian ethos of our Church school.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01761 241465 or email office@chewtonmendipschool.org.uk

Application packs can be found on our school website.

Closing date: Friday 3 January 2025 9:00 am (The school reserves the right to close this application process early.)

Interviews: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory DBS.

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