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About Paxcroft School - information for all applicants
We are a friendly and inclusive school situated at the heart of the community here in Trowbridge. We have a skilled team of teaching and pastoral staff who invest in building positive relationships with children and their families.
Working in partnership with parents and carers, we seek to create a positive environment in which to nurture happy, kind and respectful children who are motivated to give their very best in whatever they do.
We strive for excellence and have the highest expectations and aspirations for all our children.
Our aim is to inspire children to develop inquisitive and imaginative minds and a lifelong positive attitude to learning through a rich and engaging curriculum. The individual talents of every child are recognised and encouraged to flourish.
We also focus on supporting children to develop the life skills of independence and resilience. Ultimately, we aim to develop well-rounded, confident, caring citizens who can play a positive and active role in modern life. This includes children learning the importance of staying safe and keeping healthy, both physically and emotionally.
Current Vacancies
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Hours of work: 25 hours HLTA, 5 hours MDSA term time only. Flexible working arrangements considered. Full time.
Contract type: Full time. Term Time. Permanent.
Closing date (and time): Thursday 23rd November 2023 at midday.
Interview date: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Commencement date: Thursday 4th January, or earlier if candidate has availability
Salary Range: Grade H, SCP 15-17 (£14.17- £15.26 per hour)
We are seeking to appoint a flexible, skilled and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within our Reception unit at Paxcroft Primary School. Candidates will ideally have a track record of working positively with Early Years children and forming good relationships with teachers. For the successful candidate, this will be a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and experience in a new, exciting Early Years setting. Visits to our site to see our Reception unit are encouraged and can be booked in through our school office.
The post holder will support children’s learning in class lessons, work with selected groups, support individuals with specific support plans and further the positive school experience of the pupils. We would also be looking to include an hour’s lunch supervision. Experience with particular Special Needs, eg autistic spectrum disorder, would be desirable.
We would expect that the successful applicant would be able to demonstrate, or be able to develop, the knowledge and skills to deliver interventions appropriate to children working behind expectations in this age range.
We are a happy school with a positive ethos, where the pupils care for each other and enjoy learning and the staff enjoy being part of a supportive and friendly team.
Teaching Assistant (TA)
Hours of work: 25 hours TA, 5 hours MDSA term time only. Flexible working arrangements considered. Full time.
Contract type: Full time. Term Time. Permanent.
Closing date (and time): Thursday 7th December 2023 at midday.
Interview date: Monday 11th December 2023
Commencement date: Thursday 4th January, or earlier if candidate has availability
Salary Range: Grade E, SCP 6-8 (£12.38- £12.80 per hour)
We are seeking to appoint a flexible, skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work within our team at Paxcroft Primary School. Candidates will ideally have a track record of working positively with primary-aged children and forming good relationships with teachers. For the successful candidate, this will be a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and experience in our setting. Visits to our site are encouraged and can be booked in through our school office.
The post holder will support children’s learning in class lessons, work with selected groups, support individuals with specific support plans and further the positive school experience of the pupils. We would also be looking to include an hour’s lunch supervision. Experience with particular Special Needs, eg autistic spectrum disorder, would be desirable.
We would expect that the successful applicant would be able to demonstrate, or be able to develop, the knowledge and skills to deliver interventions appropriate to children working behind expectations in this age range.
We are a happy school with a positive ethos, where the pupils care for each other and enjoy learning and the staff enjoy being part of a supportive and friendly team. |
Emotional Learning Support Assistant (ELSA)
Hours of work: 18 hours. Flexible working arrangements considered.
Contract type: Part time. Term Time. Permanent.
Closing date (and time): Thursday 7th December 2023 at midday.
Interview date: Monday 11th December 2023
Commencement date: Thursday 4th January, or earlier if candidate has availability
Salary Range: Grade E, SCP 6-8 (£12.38- £12.80 per hour)
We are seeking to appoint a flexible, skilled and compassionate Emotional Learning Support Assistant to work within our team at Paxcroft Primary School. Candidates will ideally have a track record of working positively with primary-aged children and have had some form of ELSA training. For the successful candidate, this will be a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and experience in our setting. Visits to our site are encouraged and can be booked in through our school office.
The post holder will support children’s emotional learning and development through the delivery of a series of planned ELSA sessions over a 6 week period. We would also be looking for the post holder to run a nurture club during lunch hours, for small groups of children who struggle with unstructured periods. We would be looking for the post holder to work 18 hours a week, scheduled across the school week. We are a happy school with a positive ethos, where the pupils care for each other and enjoy learning and the staff enjoy being part of a supportive and friendly team. |