Job Introduction
Starting: January 2024
St Luke’s CE Primary School is a large primary based over two closely situated sites in Bournemouth. There is a high level of interaction between the sites, creating two small learning communities, where every child knows they are valued. The school has a strong Christian identity and lives by the values Love, Courage and Hope. The school is part of Coastal Learning Partnership; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of sixteen schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.
We are looking for 3 teaching Assistants with experience in supporting children within a primary school setting. Candidates should have the ability to motivate and encourage children, be enthusiastic, responsible, as well as enjoy working with children. They should have good inter-personal skills and a desire to support children to progress with their learning, promote high standards of behaviour and believe that all children can succeed. The post holders must have English and Maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) and an NVQ level 2 qualification for teaching assistants or equivalent (or currently working towards this).
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have experience of working in a primary school setting
- Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
- Support our school’s Christian ethos, vision, values and behaviour policy
- Have good communication skills
- Experience with supporting children with EHCPs
- Strategies to support independent learning
School visits are warmly encouraged; for more information about the role please contact the Office Manager, Wendy Allen, on 01202 514396. Please visit the school website for further information about the school: www.stlukesbournemouth.co.uk
External Applications: Please send a completed application form to: stlukesrecruitment@coastalpartnership.co.uk
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 19th November 2023
Interviews: Monday 27th November 2023
To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment. CVs will not be accepted.
Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, online searches, Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
