Trust: DNEAT

Academy Name: Kessingland C of E Primary Academy

Vacancy Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Pay Scale: Scale C point  3-4

Annual Value: £20,812 – £21,189 full time equivalent

Pro-Rata Value: £13,734- £13,984 per annum

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Hours per week: 26.25

Term Time: 38 weeks per year

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2024

Start Date: As soon as possible

Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy is looking for two committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our excellent team from October 2023.

As a school, we believe that every member of our school community has a vital part to play and is valued for who they are.  If you would like to work in a school that values your opinion and believe that you can help us to become an outstanding school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

You will:

• have 5 x GCSEs graded 9-4 or equivalent. Maths and English essential
• ideally have Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• be an effective team member
• be able to use initiative and respond to pupils’ needs
• have the ability to establish positive relationships with all pupils.

Our Academy can offer:

• enthusiastic and friendly children who want to learn
• committed and motivated staff
• an incredibly supportive community and school who look out for well-being and value all contributions
• a supportive Academy Trust which provides excellent training opportunities.

A distinctive element of DNEAT is that whilst they have the potential for significant growth and scale, we are also local and small enough to have meaningful working relationships between our academies. We are committed to a collaborative approach with headteachers, governors, staff and the central team at DNEAT working together. We are keen to appoint staff who want to work in partnership and to share expertise across groups of schools; in this way, we intend to offer exciting and innovative opportunities for professional development.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.  To arrange a tour, please contact the school on 01502 740223.  Alternatively, for more information about the school, please visit our website: www.kessingland.dneat.org