At Whitecote our pupils know that success comes with hard work and perseverance. Through teaching that goes beyond the curriculum they are able to fulfil their potential and achieve. Once a Whitecote pupil you are always a part of the Whitecote family.
Inspire, Nurture, Challenge
Temporary fixed term contract
Level 1 Nursery Teaching Assistant
Scale Point 02
Actual Salary £15,850
Whitecote Primary School are looking for a great Level 1 Teaching Assistant to work with our nursery school children this will involve personal care such as changing nappies. The nature of the Teaching Assistant role may mean you are asked to work with other ages groups within the school.
We want someone who enjoys working with all our children; including those with SEND needs, someone who is a great communicator and who can make a positive contribution to a team. Someone who is flexible, can use their initiative and problem solve. Someone who sees every day as an opportunity to learn something new and wants to develop themselves within the role to become an outstanding practitioner.
For an application pack and job description, please visit the vacancies section of our website https://www.whitecoteprimary.co.uk/page/?title=Job+Vacancies&pid=22; email the school office on office@whitecote.co.uk or telephone the school office on 0113 2164800. Please bear in mind the school office will be closed for the half term holiday during w/c 17th February 2025 which may mean there is a delay in our responding.
Core working hours will be Monday to Friday 8.40am to 3.05pm, 29 hours 35 minutes. This is a temporary, term time only position until 18th July 2025. Term time only percentage 83.81%
In addition to your core working hours you will also be required to work an extra 30 minutes per week for planning and preparation; and an extra 30 minutes per week for learning journey time. You will also be required to work an extra hour every half term for twilight training. You will be paid overtime any additional hours you work.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 9:00 am
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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