Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Teaching Assistant
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only Plus 5 days
Line Manager: Headteacher
Pay Range/Grade: Band 5, SCP4– SCP6
Location: Cavendish Primary School
Hours of work: 32.5 per week
Vacancy Information
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join Cavendish Primary School.
Cavendish Primary School is a two-form entry primary school for children aged 3-11 years, which has an excellent reputation within the local and wider community. With a current Ofsted rating of ‘Good’, Cavendish Primary School exists to prepare and support children for their future, in a happy, healthy and safe environment. We want all our children to enjoy learning and to have the highest expectations of themselves. Our school is about preparing children for their futures and life in modern Bradford, Britain and the wider world.
Cavendish Primary School is part of the Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academy and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.
The successful candidate will be:
Effective in motivating and inspiring children.
Committed to supporting children’s learning and raising their achievement.
A dynamic and creative team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
Calm with a positive and confident manner.
We offer:
A positive and forward-thinking staff and leadership team.
Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn.
Excellent professional development opportunities.
A supportive working environment, where your contribution will be valued.
Well-resourced classrooms and excellent outdoor space.
The essential requirements of this role are:
GCSE English and Maths C or equivalent e.g. Adult Literacy/Numeracy at level 2
NVQ Level 2 or above for Teaching Assistants (Supporting Teaching & Learning) or equivalent qualifications or experience
Understanding of child development and learning.
For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Jonathan Nixon, Headteacher on 0127 4772175 or office@cavendishprimaryacademy.co.uk
Further details about our school can also be found on our website https://cavendishprimaryacademy.co.uk/
If you are interested in applying for this role, please go to https://www.exceedacademiestrust.co.uk/jobs
Closing date: 9am, Friday 10th January 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 15th January 2025
CVs or applications via Indeed will not be accepted
Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.
Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.