VACANCIES

32.5 hours per week-term time only

8.20 am to 3.20pm Monday to Friday

Salary range dependent experience:

Full Time Equivalent £23,656  – £24,027

Actual Pro rata Salary £17,533 - £17,808

 

This is an excellent opportunity to join Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery, a primary school within the Newbury Academy Trust. We are a popular school with a full cohort, striving for achievement for all of our pupils. We are seeking to appoint and support an enthusiastic and dedicated individual, who wants to work with children and young people, as a Teaching Assistant. 

 

In return our school and Trust will invest in your training and future career, providing opportunities to work across the Trust and the wider local area. 

 

The successful candidate will:

• Support children in lessons to access the curriculum and in interventions where required

• Be able to work closely with a range of teachers and professionals

• Have a sound general level of education

• Be able to communicate effectively with parents, children and colleagues 

• Have a good sense of humour

• Be enthusiastic and patient

 

Visits are welcome by appointment and our Head Teacher, Mr Steer, is happy to answer any questions – please telephone on 01635 42129.

 

Application is by letter and application form to the Head Teacher, Mr Steer, the latter to include the names and addresses of two appropriate referees.  Applications should be sent to hr@firtree.newburyacademytrust.org  Further details can be obtained by contacting the School Office Team on 01635 42129 or by visiting the school’s website www.firtreeschool.co.uk

 

The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check along with other pre-employment checks.

 

Closing date:  20th January 2025

Interviews: To be Confirmed

Please note Fir Tree School reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

 

Job Description

 

School Crossing Patrol

Salary: Grade B2 ~ £22,366 fte

Actual Salary: £2,550 per annum

Term-Time Only / 5 hours per week Monday to Friday (30 minutes at either end of the school day)

 

Fir Tree Primary is a happy, nurturing school, where children are inspired and challenged to achieve their full potential.  As part of the Newbury Academy Trust, Fir Tree enjoys the benefits of being in a fully supportive family of schools. Fir Tree children are challenged to think, learn, believe and achieve through a creative curriculum.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Fir Tree School, a vibrant 3-11 Primary school and Nursery within the Newbury Academy Trust. 

The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safe passage of children crossing the road at specified times at the start and end of the school day, supervising the designated safe crossing location.

Applicants should have an understanding of road use and traffic awareness, as they will be controlling and directing traffic at the crossing point for the purpose of a safer route for children on their journey to and from school.

The successful candidate will be required to attend training prior to the post start date in September, to include specific School Crossing Patrol training and safeguarding training.  Uniform and equipment will be provided.

Application is by letter and application form to the Headteacher, the latter to include the names and addresses of two appropriate referees.  Further details can be obtained from the School Office by email to office@firtree.newburyacademytrust.org 

 

The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Job Description

We are currently looking for individuals with the following knowledge and experience to strengthen our governance across the Trust:

• Education, teaching and learning, and curriculum to join our Primary Local Governing Body.

For further information, please contact clerk@newburyacademytrust.org