GENERAL TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2

Salary: Grade 4 Levels 1-4. Salary Range: £23 045 - £24 213 pro rata. Actual: £11 911 – 12 515 (pay award pending).

Hours: 22.5, term time plus training days. Monday to Friday, 8:40 am to 1:10 pm. This includes an hour of Midday Supervisory Assistant duties each day.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2025 – subject to review; this may be extended.

Application closing date: Thursday 21 November 2024 at 5.30pm.       

Interview date: Thursday 28th or Friday 29 November 2024.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Bishopthorpe Infant School is a small infant-only school in the village of Bishopthorpe near York, committed to delivering the very best education possible to our pupils and to equip them for their next steps at Archbishop of York CE Junior School. Both schools are part of South York Multi Academy Trust and enjoy close links with other primaries and Fulford School in our Trust. 

We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant Level 2 who will work daily to support the class teacher and provide lunchtime support. An understanding of complex needs would be desirable, though not essential. 

Potential applicants will need to be effective communicators who possess excellent literacy and numeracy skills, have experience working with children, and a desire to support pupils to reach their full potential through one-to-one support, group work and whole-class support.  Knowledge of the EYFS and Key Stage 1 Curriculum would also be desirable.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• high aspirations and expectations of all children
• a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• an ability to work well as part of a team and confidently on their own  
• being proactive and dependable

In return, we offer you the opportunity to join a forward-thinking and dynamic team committed to improving children's learning.

An application form is available to download from the school's website  Job Vacancies | Bishopthorpe Infant School. Please submit completed application forms by post or electronically to dennisona@southyorkmat.co.uk

Bishopthorpe Infant School is part of South York Multi Academy Trust (SYMAT). SYMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a successful DBS check, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. If you require assistance applying for this position, please contact us on 01904 552399.

Midday Supervisory Assistants

Bishopthorpe Infant School is seeking to recruit Midday Supervisory Assistants for immediate start on a permanent contract.  We are an inclusive school and proud of the ethos and values shared by all staff, children, parents and governors.

Post: 11:55-13:10  Monday to Friday (5 days per week, term time only)

The successful candidate will be part of a hardworking and conscientious team and should enjoy working with children.  Experience of working in schools would be an advantage.

You will be required to assist and supervise pupils during the lunch break to maintain a positive and relaxed lunchtime experience.  You will also provide direction and supervision of activities in the playground to ensure that the whole lunchtime experience can be enjoyed in a safe and calm environment.

If you have commitment, initiative, a positive outlook and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of school, we would love to hear from you.

Electronic applications should be emailed to sbm@ayjs.yorkschools.net (paper copies can be accepted by hand to the school office).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.