At Claires Court, we have an exciting opportunity for two creative and empathetic Teaching Assistants (TA) to join our thriving and successful Junior School from September 2024, to work across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Teaching Assistants – Two roles available (one 5 days a week; the other 3 days a week)
Maidenhead, SL6 3QE

• Full time and part time available
• Salary dependent on experience
• Required for September 2024

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
 

The Roles:

You will work closely with the class teacher to support children both within the classroom and through small group work. We need somebody working 5 days a week during term time and somebody else working 3 days a week (we are also open to other combinations e.g. both TA’s working 4 days a week)

The permanent post is available as a full-time or part time working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30am to 4:00pm, when the School is in session. If possible availability to work from 7:00am or finish later up to 5:00pm or 6:00pm would be appreciated.

To be successful in this role, you must be:

• Experienced or a strong interest in working with primary aged children, in a classroom setting, ideally at Key Stage 1 and/or 2
• Educated to a good standard – English and Maths GCSE A-C grade
• Able to carry out 1:1 and small group support with pupils
• Confident using ICT 
• An enthusiastic team player, with the ability to adapt to a variety of situations
• Engaged with the School's ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively within an open, honest and hardworking team

Above all, you must want the very best for our pupils and be prepared to put their needs first. You recognise the importance of educating the whole child within a broad curricular and co-curricular programme, and of achieving high standards.

Benefits:

As well as the opportunity to join a supportive and positive working environment, we can also offer you:

• A flexible pension scheme
• Regular opportunities for career progression and development
• Provision of meals and refreshments during the school day (when the kitchen is operational)
• Death in service cover
• Personal accident insurance
• Cycle to work scheme

Apply now and help shape the future of our students!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

It is the policy of Claires Court Schools to ensure equality of opportunity for all members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Pre-Employment Checks

In accordance with our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the School will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).  This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.  Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).

Other suitable skills and experience include Teaching Assistant, TA, Teaching and Learning Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Student Support Assistant, Academic, Education, Junior School Teaching Assistant, Primary School Teaching Assistant, Pupil Support.