Teaching Assistants with Midday Supervisor Duties

About the job

Key information

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly staff team. The post will also include Midday Supervisor cover. The post is fixed term until 31 August 2026 in the first instance but may be extended subject to funding.

The hours of work will be 8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday (30 hours per week, term time only). Lunch breaks are unpaid and you will take half an hour at lunchtime.

This is a term time only post which is paid in 12 equal monthly payments:

• 25 hours per week Teaching Assistant Grade 14 = £12.65 to £13.05 hourly rate (pro rata). £13,758 approx. per annum at start of grade
• 5 hours per week Midday Supervisor Grade 16 = £12.26 hourly rate (pro rata). £2,937 approx. per annum.

The school has 427 pupils on roll; 14 mainstream classes and 2 classes within our specialist autism centre. We are proud of our children and all that they achieve. In our last inspection, OFSTED gave our school a very positive report; they recognised the children’s attitude to learning and behaviour as outstanding.

What is in it for me?

• An innovative, vibrant and forward-thinking school where every day is different.
• Support from a dedicated staff team.
• Excellent training and a commitment to professional development.
• A state-of-the-art school with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities.

Supporting documents and information

The closing date for applications is Monday 14 July at 12pm. If you have not received an invite for interview by Wednesday 16 July, you should assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Interviews will be held on Friday 18 July and full information regarding the interview day will be sent to shortlisted candidates.

Pre-application visits are welcome as are telephone conversations. There is also a wealth of information on our website, which will give you an overview of our school.

Applications must be made using the form on the school website and forms should be emailed to the school office at office@oaklandsprimaryschool.co.uk or sent by post. CV applications will not be accepted.

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