Safer Recruitment Statement
The safe recruitment of staff in schools is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in education. Eastcombe 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. It is recognised that this can only be achieved through sound procedures, good inter-agency cooperation and the recruitment and retention of competent, motivated employees who are suited to, and fulfilled in the roles they undertake.
Eastcombe Primary School recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce which includes people from different backgrounds with different skills and abilities. The school is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of all who work within the school is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient, effective and promotes equality of opportunity. The school will uphold its obligations under law and national collective agreements to not discriminate against applicants for employment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation (ref: Equality Act 2010 Protected Characteristics) nor those with criminal records although, to be clear, the school will not recruit individuals who have a disclosed conviction which the school considers would place its pupils or staff at risk.
Please read our child protection policy for further information which can be found on our Key Policies page. Other relevant policies include:
Recruitment and Vetting ChecksPolicy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
We are currently advertising for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant.
See details below or on Gloucestershire Schools Vacancies webpage https://ww3.gloucestershire.gov.uk/schoolvacancies/details.aspx?ID=33581&page=0
| Post Title | 1:1 Teaching Assistant |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Grade 4 (pts 7-10) £25,584 - £26,835 to Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £27,269-£28,624 pa pro rata (depending on experience) This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers |
| Hours: | Part Time (18 hours), Term Time Only |
| Contract: | Fixed Term - linked to EHCP |
| Closing Date: | 14/05/2025 |
| Interview Date: | TBA |
| Start Date: | ASAP |
| Description: | Eastcombe Primary School are looking to appoint a caring, kind and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 child with an EHCP. You will need to have an understanding of the details within the EHCP and be able to work closely with school staff to ensure the best possible outcomes. You will also need to be able to work independently to prepare learning resources and materials for lessons that enable our pupil to access the curriculum. The successful applicant must:- have a variety of communication skills to respond to the needs of the child- have empathy and understanding of the child’s individual learning abilities and SEND needs- have a passion for developing a love of learning in children- have high expectations of pupil achievements and behaviour and be committed to raising standards under the direction of the class teacher- be a positive individual with initiative, drive, integrity and a cheerful disposition- demonstrate our school values and motto We can offer you- a small village school with friendly staff, parents and children- children who are well behaved and love learning- a supportive team- the opportunity to develop your skills further. This is a fixed term appointment and will continue pending a review of the EHCP or if the pupil leaves the school. Please telephone or email the school office for a job description and person specification admin@eastcombe.gloucs.sch.uk / 01452 770227. Application forms may be downloaded from the Gloucestershire County Council website https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/schoolsnet/jobs-and-training/find-a-job/ . Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check. |
