Key Stage 2 classroom Teaching Assistant

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About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working person with high expectations of themselves and others to join our school team as a Classroom Teaching Assistant in Key Stage 2. The post is offered on a permanent contract starting in January. The hours are 29 hours 10 minutes per week and the pattern of work is 8.40 - 15.30, Monday-Friday, term time only, with an hour’s unpaid lunch from 12.15 to 1.15 pm. Candidates should also be willing to work half an hour in the dining hall or playground, if required, providing lunchtime supervision on 3 days per week.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

  • has knowledge of the primary curriculum;
  • has high expectations of achievement and behaviour;
  • has good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths is desirable);
  • can confidently communicate with parents, carers and class teachers; and
  • understands and embraces the school's ethos.

We are:

  • a 'good' school (Ofsted 2023);
  • a friendly, dedicated and hard-working team; and
  • a spacious, well-resourced, popular and over-subscribed school.

The approximate annual salary is £16,340 which is equivalent to an hourly rate of £12.85.

The selection process for shortlisted candidates will be an interview and tasks.

If you think this could be the post for you, please have a look at our website and the attached job description before making an application via the Teach in Herts website.

Should you decide to apply, please complete an online application form in full as we are unable to accept CVs.

Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people.  All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.  Note that the school may also undertake an online search as part of the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss further details of the role, please contact Emma Geurts, Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School, Peascroft Rd, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8ER. Tel: 01442 401222.  Email sbm@hobbshillwood.herts.sch.uk.