KS1 Teaching Assistant

Park Hill is a very busy but happy and supportive place to work – there is always so much going on here. We are forward-thinking and are always striving for improvement, seeking new and exciting initiatives around improving the best possible learning opportunities for all pupils.   We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a lifelong love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime.  In October 2023, Park Hill was inspected by OFSTED, and we were delighted that they agreed with us that we continue to be a good school. 

We are a caring employer who invest in our employees. We consider professional development plan staff carefully and have a good record of staff development, recruitment and retention, we also offer each staff a 'Thank you Day!". 

 Park Hill is a happy school where children enjoy coming to school. Our ethos at Park Hill is FAMILY. We want every child at Park Hill to feel that they belong and that they are valued. 

For further information, please visit: www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.uk 

Our school values are ‘simple ones’ to remember – we call them our ‘3Rs’ and we talk and refer to these in all we do. These are: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. 

These values support our way in which all members of the school can live and work together in a supportive way. They support our Aims as a school to promote an environment where everyone feels happy, safe and secure.  

The Governors of Park Hill Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant who is hardworking, enthusiastic with sound classroom knowledge.  With a caring personality to join our Key Stage 1 Team.  

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities and experience in line with the key areas on the Job Description and Person Specification.

The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday 8:30am-16:00pm, we will consider application for part-time hours.

Closing date: Monday 31st March 2025

Interview date: Monday 7th April 2025

The start date for this post is April 2025 (ASAP).

The pro-rata pay for this role is £20,032 - £21,001 (based on 35hpw)

The successful candidate will:

• Hold an NVQ2 or 3 qualification or equivalent
• Have recent and relevant experience or working with children in a school setting
• Work well as a team, demonstrating empathy, focus and commitment
• Is adaptable and creative
• A good role model
• Is committed to give the best to every child
• Be able to form excellent relationships with staff, pupils and parents

Park Hill Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.