Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Blackpool

Grade: Grade C, Point 5-6 Salary FTE £19650 - £20043 (Pro Rata Salary £15898 - £16216)

Contract Term: Temporary (maternity Cover), Term Time (plus one week)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Workplace: Roseacre Primary Academy

Closing date: 9am Monday 11th July 2022

We are looking to appoint a committed, highly skilled teaching assistant to start 1st September 2022 on a maternity contract.

Roseacre is a three form entry Primary Academy and Nursery in South Shore, Blackpool. Although we are larger than the average primary school, we work in small phases, with each phase having its own leader. Rated as ‘good’ at our last Ofsted inspection (April 2018), Governors and staff work together to improve outcomes for Roseacre children and strive for ‘outstanding.’

Governors and staff are inordinately proud of Roseacre’s reputation, its standing in the community it serves and the children who attend; they know it is a special place to work and to learn. Roseacre’s Values of respect, honesty, tolerance, excellence, determination and courage form the backbone of the school, underpin everything we do and are celebrated widely. Governors are looking to appoint candidates who advocate these values and who demonstrate a true desire to work at Roseacre and be part of our exceptional team.

In particular we are looking for someone who:

●      Is determined and resilient with high expectations of themselves and others.

●      Understands how children learn and develop and provides exciting, rich opportunities in which they will thrive.

●      Will ensure excellence and enjoyment for all our children.

●      Is able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.

●      Is flexible and has a good sense of humour.

●      Wants the best for every child and works tirelessly to achieve this.

In return we can offer:

●      Polite, hard-working children who enjoy coming to school.

●      A hardworking, dedicated, friendly team of professionals who strive for excellence in everything they do.

●      Well-resourced facilities.

●      High quality support and CPD opportunities.

●      Close working relationships with external partners and collaborative networks.

●      Fantastic children and parents who deserve the best.

Roseacre Primary Academy and Nursery has an inclusive approach and, as such, we need someone who is caring, approachable and who can bring out the best in our children, whilst maintaining high expectations. Enthusiasm, energy and a sense of humour are a must!

How to apply:

1. Read the job description and person specification carefully.

1. Complete the application form online.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 11^th July 2022.  

At Roseacre Primary Academy we foster a shared vision of “Excellence for All – Excellence from All”, encouraging every child and adult to give their best and to expect the best in return.

The ethos of the academy is evident as you walk around the school, take in the displays, soak up the atmosphere and speak to children and staff. The Roseacre Values of Respect, Excellence, Determination, Tolerance, Courage and Honesty are high profile and children’s achievements are detailed and celebrated in weekly assemblies. The Roseacre expectations ensure that our high expectations of behaviour are clear and that every child has the chance to make appropriate choices and achieve.

We capture the hearts and minds of the children by offering a balanced, broad and relevant curriculum that enables all children to access quality learning opportunities and promotes their intellectual, personal, social, physical, moral, spiritual and cultural development.

Roseacre Primary Academy is committed to developing a sense of personal value and responsibility in our children; a respect for the feelings and rights of others and an awareness of community and the responsibilities of good citizenship in the 21st century.