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DGAT Support Staff Application Form

Coaley CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. All positions in school are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Part-time Permanent Teaching Assistant

Subject	EYFS/KS1
Salary	Grade 3
Start Date	8th January 2024
Hours	Part time – 24.91 hrs pw / 39 weeks per year
Contract	Permanent

About the role

We are looking for a brilliant Teaching Assistant with big ideas for our ambitious and growing village primary school to work in our mixed EYFS/Y1 class and support lunchtimes. We have high expectations of the children and staff, and we want you to be the best Teaching Assistant you can be. Children in your care will be independent and inquisitive learners who just love coming into school. The role requires strong teamwork skills as well as a high level of flexibility as we are such a small school where everyone joins in to do their best for the children.

The successful candidate will have high expectations from all children and a commitment to continuous school improvement; in return Coaley C of E Primary Academy offers a supportive working environment with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. You will get the best training you’ve ever had to be an amazing Teaching Assistant for our children at Coaley. There’s always biscuits in the staffroom, and often cakes too!

About the Academy

At Coaley C of E Primary Academy our ethos reflects our vision: As a family, we flourish. We deliver this through our core values and a positive, hardworking attitude in everything we do. We are a growing and expanding school with three mixed classes.

We are proud members of the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust (DGAT) family of schools and benefit from working with likeminded people across the trust in a forward thinking and creative environment, making a significant difference to the lives of children.

The vision of the Trust is to build and sustain a community of learning where staff and pupils can realise their potential and enjoy life in all its fullness.

Application Details

For further information please download an application pack from the link below or email Sarah Edwards, our School Business Manager, at admin@coaley.gloucs.sch.uk Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed.

If you would like to contribute to our exciting future, please download and complete the application form available from the link at the top of this page. Completed application forms should be sent to the above email address or posted to the school address, together with a covering letter, by midday on Monday 20^th November. Please note that CVs are not accepted. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 29^th November.

Recruitment Pack TA NOV23

Part-time Midday Supervisor

Grade	Grade 2 p 2-3
Salary	£ 20441-£20812 pro rata
Start Date	ASAP
Hours	Part time - 6.66 hrs pw / 38 weeks per year (PAID FOR 43.41 weeks per year)
Contract	Maternity cover in the first instance

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our midday supervision team on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave (in the first instance).

The working hours are 12noon to 1:20pm, Monday to Friday during school term time, plus the occasional training day.

The post is to support and develop active lunchtimes in the playground, as well as help to run and organise an efficient lunch hall.

We are looking for a reliable and energetic person who is committed to a team ethos and the safety and well-being of our children. Experience of working with children is desirable but a determination to succeed in the role, work flexibly and with a commitment to our school are key priorities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will be required to work as part of a team in ways that ensure the health, safety and welfare of our children by:

Supervising pupil behaviour at lunch times
Promoting healthy eating
Building pupils self esteem
Encouraging cooperative play
Some cleaning and tidying
Dealing with minor first aid incidents
Sharing concerns with the school management as required

This job description outlines main purpose of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Willingness to undertake training to achieve required standards
Very good understanding of Child Safeguarding issues
To keep information and knowledge of pupils confidential within the school and not discuss events with the local community and friends
Able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner
Maintain positive and effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
Excellent time management skills
Calm in manner, approachable and flexible
Be able to work effectively and professionally as part of a team
Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion
Ability to establish positive expectations of pupil behaviour, good relationships with staff and pupils, and display sensitivity to pupil personal needs
Attend meetings as required from time to time
Patience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations
Understanding and the ability to implement the school’s Behaviour Policy and procedures

Coaley CofE Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post will require vetting in line with the procedures determined by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act for the protection of children and young people and is therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references being obtained.

About the Academy

At Coaley C of E Primary Academy our ethos reflects our vision: We Believe, We Respect, We Belong, We Are Coaley. We deliver this through our core values and a positive, hardworking attitude in everything we do. We are a growing and expanding school and have recently received a "Good" Ofsted report.

The vision of the Trust is to build and sustain a community of learning where staff and pupils can realise their potential and enjoy life in all its fullness.

Application Details

An application form can be downloaded from the top of this page, or please email Sarah Edwards, our School Business Manager at admin@coaley.gloucs.sch.uk for further information. Visits to the school are welcomed.

Completed application forms should be sent to the above email address, or posted to the school, together with a covering letter. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Deadline for application: ASAP

Role start date: ASAP