Vacancies
The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
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All vacant positions are advertised on the Wirral Council website:
https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies
Please forward all completed applications to recruitment@somerville.wirral.sch.uk or post to the address shown at the bottom of the page.
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MIDDAY ASSISTANTS
Somerville Primary School
Working hours: 7.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday
11:45am – 1:15pm
38 weeks per year
The Governors of Somerville Federation are looking for a midday assistant to join our team during the lunch service initially to be based at Somerville Primary School with children aged 4-11 yrs. old. As part of the team you will be supervising the welfare of children in the dining room, playground and classroom to help provide a secure and happy environment for children at lunchtime.
This will be a permanent post following a successful probationary period.
The successful candidates will have:
- Experience of supervising children, through either work related experience or as a parent or carer
- Energy, enthusiasm and willingness to encourage and play with the children
- Current First Aid at work certificate or willingness to undertake training
- Calm and caring disposition
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a group and individually
The weekly hours are 7.5 hours Monday to Friday (11:45 am until 1.15pm) during term time only (38 weeks). The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11th October at 12pm with interviews to be held on Monday 16th October. Application forms for the above post are available online at https://www.somerville.wirral.sch.uk/page/vacancies/124046 .
The school office will print paper copies if requested. Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@somerville.wirral.sch.uk or to the school office address marked FAO Marianna Zazzi at Somerville Primary School, Northbrook Road, Wallasey CH44 9AR. The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this comm
TEACHING ASSISTANT 1 - 1
Somerville Primary School
Part time 32.25 hours per week
Band C
Fixed term contract until 31/08/2024 (Term time 38 weeks contract)
Daily working hours 8:45 to 3:30pm
Closing Date: Friday 13th October 2023 at 12pm
The Governing Body of Somerville Federation would like to appoint a caring, energetic, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly school on a fixed term contract. The Teaching Assistant will be supporting one or two children who have additional needs and will need to be sensitive to the needs of these children.
The Teaching Assistant may also be required to support other children in small groups, being proficient in supporting children through aspects of phonics and other curriculum areas. The successful candidate should be able to support young children with their behaviour and learning needs. They should know how to de-escalate when in crisis and have an understanding of how to work with children who will require social, emotional and mental health support. The candidate should be physically able to support children using team teach methods for which training will be given if not already trained. Training will be provided where necessary for a candidate who demonstrates that they will be able to achieve the expectations of school staff. The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of the National Curriculum. The Teaching Assistant should be able to build up a good rapport and relationships with children over time. They will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, have the ability to work as a team member, be able to use their own initiative and also have a clear commitment to an inclusive school. This post is a fixed term contract due to the finances which the governing body have designated to be attached to pupils with additional needs. If the school deemed to use the funding attached to the child in an alternative manner or the funding was reduced then the fixed term contract post would either be reduced or end.
We would like you to:
- Be able to work flexibly as part of a team
- Have high expectations of yourself and our pupils
- Be a positive role model for all members of the school community
We can offer you:
- A supportive, friendly working environment
- A team committed to supporting professional development
- Enthusiastic pupils who love coming to school
- An experienced and motivated staff team
A school with high aspirations for its students and staff, through our mission of ‘Aiming High Together’
Please return your completed application form directly to the school addressed to the Business Manager; Mrs Marianna Zazzi or via email: recruitment@somerville.wirral.sch.uk by Friday 13th October 2023 at 12pm. All emailed application forms MUST be followed up with a signed paper copy. Interviews will take place week commencing 16th October 2023 with the intention of the successful candidate commencing work as soon as possible.
Application forms are available from the school office.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Federation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous pre-employment recruitment checks, references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
employee Specification - Teaching Assistant Level 1.doc
TEACHING ASSISTANT 2
Somerville Primary School
36 hours per week
- Band D
- Fixed term contract until 31/08/2024 (Term time 38 weeks contract) in the first instance
- Closing Date: Friday 13th October 2023 at 12 noon
The Governing Body of Somerville Federation would like to appoint a caring, energetic, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated team on a fixed term contract (The contract is fixed term in the first instance linked to funding). The teaching assistant will be supporting key stage 1 and/or key stage 2 children including children with SEND 1:1 and EHCPs. The teaching assistant will be required to support children within a specific year group to be allocated after interview. The person should be proficient in supporting children through aspects of National curriculum and phonics. The teaching assistant should be able to build up a good rapport and relationship with children over time. Training will be provided where necessary for a candidate who demonstrates that they will be able to achieve the expectations of school staff. They will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, have the ability to work as a team member, be able to use their own initiative and also have a clear commitment to an inclusive school.
We would like you to:
- Be able to work flexibly as part of a team
- Have high expectations of yourself and our pupils
- Be a positive role model for all members of the school community
We can offer you:
- A supportive, friendly working environment
- A team committed to supporting professional development
- Enthusiastic pupils who love coming to school
- An experienced and motivated staff team
- A school with high aspirations for its students and staff, through our mission of ‘Aiming High Together’
Please return your completed application form directly to the school addressed to the Business Manager; Mrs Marianna Zazzi or via email: recruitment@somerville.wirral.sch.uk by Friday 13th October 2023 at 12pm. All emailed application forms MUST be followed up with a signed paper copy. Interviews will take place week commencing 16th October 2023 with the intention of the successful candidate commencing work as soon as possible.
Application forms for the above post are also available from the school office.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Federation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous pre-employment recruitment checks, references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
TEACHING ASSISTANT 3
Somerville Nursery School
- 36 hours per week
- Band F
- (Term-time 38 weeks contract) Working hours 8.30pm to 4.00pm Daily, 8:30 – 5:00pm on Wednesday
- Closing Date: 4th October 2023
The Governing Body of Somerville Federation would like to appoint a caring, energetic, and enthusiastic Room Leader of our 2 year old provision. The room leader will assist the Assistant Headteacher and Executive Headteacher to line manage the childcare workers. Providing high quality care and education for all children. The successful candidate should have a good understanding of how children in their early years develop and learn. They should be able to support learning and development in the 2 year old provision.
This is an exciting opportunity to continue your career leading 2 year old provision. As well as being judged by OFSTED as a good provider, we also have an outstanding reputation within the local authority in supporting children with additional needs. Your knowledge in supporting children of all abilities will help us to continue this reputation.
As a Room Leader, you will be responsible for the overall management within the room, therefore we are looking for someone who has strong leadership skills and experience, who can deliver great role model behaviours, whilst contributing to achieve outstanding inspection results.
You will hold at least a Level 3 Early Years Education qualification, you will be an exceptional mentor and early year’s practitioner who has proven experience in managing a room within a similar setting (ideally 2 years’ experience).
You will have impeccable interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively to colleagues at all levels, building superb working relationships to ensure common goals can be achieved.
We can offer you a happy, caring school committed to supporting your professional development.
Please return your completed application form directly to the Nursery addressed to the Assistant Head, Mrs Sue Booth or via email: schooloffice@somervillenursery.wirral.sch.uk by Wednesday 4th October 2023 at 12pm. All emailed application forms MUST be followed up with a signed paper copy. Interviews will take place on Thursday 11th October 2023 with the intention of the successful candidate commencing work as soon as possible.
Application forms for the above post are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk and also from the school office or the school website.
The Federation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous pre-employment recruitment checks, references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Employee Specification - Room Leader