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Salary: Swimming Teacher: Unqualified Teacher Point 1, £17.17 per hour and TA Grade 15.3 £12.45 per hour

Employer: Knights Templar Community Church School and Nursery

Location: Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0EX

Contract type: Permanent, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 28 February 2025 12:00 pm

About the job

Key information

Swimming Teacher, 10 hours per week, term-time only and Teaching Assistant, 16.25 hours per week, term-time. Combined hours of 26.25 hours per week, term-time only.

Swimming Teacher hours will be paid at Unqualified Teacher Point 1, £17.17 per hour and TA hours will be paid at Grade 15.3 £12.45 per hour.

What will I be doing?

We are looking for a teaching assistant and experienced swimming teacher to join our dedicated team, further supporting our caring and supportive learning ethos and enabling our pupils to achieve their full potential in all areas of development.

The successful candidate will be working closely with the class teacher, PE Lead and Head Teacher to deliver weekly afternoon swimming sessions across the school and support class-based learning during the mornings.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold a relevant NVQ Level 3
  • Hold certification in the teaching of swimming within the primary phase
  • Have experience working as a teaching assistant with primary age children
  • Be passionate about inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs
  • Be highly motivated, resilient and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our children
  • Be positive, proactive and always solution focused
  • Have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with
  • Be a team player with a good sense of humour
  • Be willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for our pupils
  • Be able to plan, organise and deliver swimming sessions
  • Have an up to date First Aid qualification
  • Have a commitment to their own professional development

What is in it for me?

In return, we can offer:

  • The opportunity to be part of a highly committed team who are passionate about their school and determined to see all children succeed
  • A school which has been judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted, October 2024
  • Keen and enthusiastic children, who want to learn
  • A wonderful school environment with extensive grounds to enhance learning
  • Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
  • A commitment to you and your continuing professional development

DBS check

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosure is required.

Supporting documents and information

Applicant deadline: By noon on Friday 28 February 2025

Interview: To be arranged the following week.

Recruitment packs are available by emailing office@ktcc.uk

Candidates are invited to contact the school and we would encourage you to arrange to visit the school. Please book an appointment via the school office: 01984 634385.

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