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Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Full time, fixed term temporary contract for duration of Level 3 training course
Required: as soon as possible

Hourly Rate: £6.40

Hours per week: 30 hours

52 weeks a year

The Governing Body of our popular town-centre school is looking to appoint an apprentice to work and train in our growing environment.

You will:

• Aim to develop your skills under the guidance of school staff
• Be committed to undertaking a relevant course of study ie. Level 3 in a Teaching Assistant qualification

• Have a positive approach to working with children
• Have a thirst for extending learning to outdoor settings
• Be prepared to work indoors / outdoors in order to support all aspects of children’s’ learning
• Have a desire to work as part of a hard-working team
• Be able to work efficiently and independently
• Be able to listen to advice given and follow clear directives
• Make a positive contribution to the values of our school
• Encourage our children to achieve their potential
• Support the vision of high expectations of behaviour

We will offer:

• An outstanding level of support through effective mentoring
• A kind and caring ethos with high expectations
• Opportunity to work in purpose built classrooms, with the latest technology and exciting outdoor learning spaces
• Pupils who are motivated, friendly and excited by their learning
• A committed, cohesive, enthusiastic & supportive school team that firmly believes, ‘Every Child Matters’.

This post is suitable for school leavers / college leavers.

Study release to Barnsley College will be arranged as required

Applicants should be aware that they will need to commit to attending Barnsley College, completion of coursework etc out of working hours, although some time during working hours will also be allocated for personal development.

Closing date: Monday 14^th October 2024

Interview date – Thursday 17^th October 2024

References will be sought prior to interview and the appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Joseph Locke 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. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Please return your application form to Julie Morris at the schools address or by email to j.morris@jlps.org.uk

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School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) – Relief Posts

Grade 1: £9.50-£9.60 per hour

Hours: 7 ½ hours per week (permanent) - Relief (as and when required
Start/finish time: 12 noon - 1.30pm

Required from: as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint to our already successful SMSA team. We have a number of relief posts vacant. The role requires you to have experience of working with or looking after children (ages 3 -11 year old), have excellent verbal and communication skills and the ability to encourage the children in constructive and co-operative play. You will be required to supervise children in Nursery, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 over the lunchtime period, in addition to working with children inside and outside the building, organising games, activities and the one-to-one supervision of children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities will include:

Ensuring children eat their packed lunch / school dinner
Escorting children from the dinner hall to playground
Supporting children in the classroom on indoor play days due to weather conditions
Liaising with teachers about behaviour or playtime incidents
Making sure all areas are safe for pupils to play
Cleaning dinner hall after lunch, cleaning tables, sweeping floor etc
Working both inside and outside the building
Organising games activities and encouraging children in constructive and cooperative play
One to one supervision of children with special educational needs

Applicants must have experience of looking after or working with children between the ages of 3 and 11, and be hardworking, reliable and trustworthy.

Application packs are available from, and returnable to, Ms Julie Morris, PA to Co-Headteachers, Joseph Locke Primary School, Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL or j.morris@jlps.org.uk Please call 01226 729910 if you require any further details.

Application packs are also available by visiting our website www.josephlockeprimary.com

Please note for these posts you must complete the school’s standard application form available from our website or by contacting Julie Morris on the email address or telephone number above. Unfortunately, CV’s are not accepted.

Please note that school will conduct an online search of all shortlisted candidates.

Please note for this post you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.