Teaching Assistant|St Joseph's Primary
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Position Overview & Specifications
Description
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Post: Teaching Assistant Location: Old Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4DZ Position Status: Permanent Contractual Hours: 8.45 – 12.15 pm – 16.50 hours per week Mon-Fri Contractual Weeks per year: 38 Grade: BEX 05 Spinal Point 1 - 4 £24,804 - £25,212 FTE Actual Salary: £9,527- £9,684 per annum Start Date: September 2023 Closing Date for Applications: 5th June 2023St Joseph’s is a popular, one form entry school. We have a dedicated team of teachers and support staff, committed to high standards. Come and be part of the team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, passionate about supporting children’s learning with a strong interest and skill set of supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.
This role will also include supporting the children at lunchtime.
In return we can offer:
- well-motivated children
- supportive parents
- training to support professional development
Further details about this vacancy are available to download from the downloads section below.
For further information about the school, please visit: www.st-josephs.bexley.sch.uk
Alternatively, if you wish to discuss the post further, please contact the School Office 01322 524162.
To apply for this vacancy please complete the application form, available to download from the downloads section below, paying particular attention to Section 4 of the form, to indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
You will also be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form with your application.
CVs will not be accepted.
Applications should be submitted via email to admin@st-josephs.bexley.sch.uk
Alternatively, paper applications should be sent to Mrs A Truss, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Old Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4DZ.
The closing date for applications is as stated above.
References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Interviews will take place week commencing 12th June 2023.
This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. Enter school name therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages. St Joseph’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
St Joseph’s is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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