Creative Arts Teaching Assistant

Do you have a background in Creative Arts? Are you interested in gaining experience of working with children? We are looking for people who have experience in any of the following; Drama, Dance, Art, Music or Media to take the skills and knowledge that you have and work in a setting where you use them supporting children in a school environment.

This large, welcoming primary school in Birkenhead, Wirral, are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven Creative Arts Teaching Assistant to support across the whole school. This full-time roll starts immediately, and is ongoing through to the next Academic Year. The successful candidate must have experience working with children, and a background in either Drama, Dance, Art, Music or Media.

The school has a diverse community and recognise and respect their differences, celebrating all of their strengths and achievements. They pride themselves on their strong relationships and family atmosphere. Through the guidance and support of skilled staff, children and families are given a range of tools to develop independence and build resilience. It is these skills along with a safe learning environment that enable their families to grow and flourish. The school offers an array of before and after school clubs and was judged to be ’Good’ in their last Ofsted report prior to Covid-19.

• Experience of working with primary school aged children
• A passion for the progress of primary school pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team
• Have, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

• Have, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.