Teaching Assistant Level 2 

Monday – Friday 8.45am – 3.45pm (32.5 hours per week-Term Time Only)

Grade B1- B2 (SCP 04 - 07) £24,404 - £25,584 FTE – £12.65 - £13.26 per hour

Ninelands Primary School is a large and popular two form entry school in Garforth, Leeds. The governing body are seeking to employ an excellent Teaching Assistant to predominantly work in Early Years in the first instance whom holds an approved level 2 qualification or higher. We are looking for an enthusiastic, warm and caring individual who is able to develop supportive relationships with children for the purpose of improving educational outcomes. 

We are seeking an individual who:

• Understands how children learn on an individual level to ensure progress
• Works effectively as part of a skilled team, having excellent communication skills
• Is able to work on their own initiative
• Has enthusiasm and passion for the job
• Is committed to delivering the best possible education to all our pupils
• Has high aspirations for own career development
• Holds an approved level 2 qualification or higher.
• Has excellent literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE (grade A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths 

We can offer you:

• motivated children who are curious and eager to explore
• a dedicated and professional staff team
• a well-resourced and attractive environment
• a strong commitment to continuous professional career development and equal opportunities
• a happy school with strong support from its stakeholders

Experience of working with primary children and a commitment to inclusion is essential.  We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have experience in working with Early Years or Key Stage 1 and who enjoy variety in their work. 

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:45pm (30-minute lunch) which includes lunchtime supervision and leading play for children over the lunchtime period.  

Interested candidates are welcomed to contact Mrs Jackie Coyle, School Business Leader for further information on the post on 0113 2878370 or at office@ninelands-school.co.uk. Visit our website www.ninelands-school.co.uk for more information about Ninelands Primary School.

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Enhanced Disclosure

Thank you for your interest in this post at Ninelands Primary School. The post you are applying for involves working with young people. It is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), the School complies fully with the Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. The School undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. 

An Enhanced Disclosure is carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will check criminal records for information on any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer and on local Police records.

All information on criminal records provided both by you and within the Enhanced Disclosure will be used, stored and disposed of in confidence and in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice of Disclosure Information.

If your application is shortlisted for interview, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure form which must be returned to us at least one day prior to interview. If we do not receive this, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of interview.

If your application is successful and proceeds to a conditional offer stage, you will receive further information on how to complete the Enhanced Disclosure.

It is illegal to apply for this position if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

Ninelands Primary School has a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is made available to all DBS applicants at the outset of the recruitment process. Further information can be found on our school website at http://www.ninelands-school.co.uk/nps_vacancies.html 

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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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