Hey with Zion C. of E./ Methodist Primary School is a successful and high achieving school and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and compassionate Level 4 teaching assistant (0.4) to work Thursdays and Fridays, mainly but not exclusively in Foundation Stage/ Key Stage One.

The post is to start as soon as possible.

Job Ref: G5/OL-35372

The successful candidate will:

• A committed and compassionate professional, sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school
• Be able to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under supervision.
• Be able to work with the teacher to contribute to learning activities and lesson planning. This may include planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals and groups.
• Be willing to support or lead classes according to the school’s need.
• Have a strong understanding of the teaching of phonics.
• Be an effective team member with very high expectations of themselves and all learners.
• Be an effective communicator able to develop strong relationships with all stakeholders.
• Be an excellent role model with strong organisational skills.

We will offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to be part of a vibrant school striving to become outstanding
• A happy, hard working environment
• Pupils upon whom Ofsted have commented as “have a very good attitude to learning.”
• Outstandingly supportive parents joining us in our shared mission to do the best we can for their children.

Application forms are to be returned to school, by hand or by email to info@heywithzion.oldham.sch.uk  

Closing date: Friday 24th January 2020, 8.30 a.m.

Interviews: Wednesday 12 February 2020

Hey with Zion is committed to a rigorous implementation of our safeguarding policy. All successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.