1:1 Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term

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Please complete the attached application form or contact the school for further details.

Please note employment is with Circle Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post. This will include an enhanced DBS check.

Application form
Please complete The Circle Trust application form. This is the only form that will be accepted. You should ensure that your personal statement is no more than two pages of A4 and that it reflects your
suitability in terms of the Person Specification

References
We require two references from all candidates, one of which must be from your most recent employer. If any references relate to employment at a school/college, your referee must be the Headteacher/Principal. If you are short-listed, the school will contact your referees without further reference to you.

Equal opportunities monitoring form
We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. It is vital that we monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our HR processes are fair and transparent.
Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential, will not be seen by staff directly involved in the appointment and no information will be published or used in any way which allows any individual to be identified.
The completion of this equal opportunities monitoring form is entirely voluntary. However, it will assist us in carrying out this monitoring. We would therefore be grateful if you would complete the questions on this form.
Prior to shortlisting this information will be removed from your application form and used only to provide data for statistical purposes.

Offer of employment
We will make a verbal offer of employment to the successful candidate by telephone. This will be followed up by a written offer which will be emailed or posted. Any offer is made subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and other safeguarding checks as required

Checks
If you attend an interview, you will be required to bring photographic identification, proof of the right to work in the UK and proof of qualifications

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Do you thrive in a warm, welcoming environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to reach their full potential?

We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years Unit. Under the guidance of our teachers, you will support young learners to build their confidence and develop a thirst for learning.

This is a chance to be part of a nurturing community where relationships matter and every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired.

If you are looking to bring your classroom experience to a school that truly values its staff, we’d love to hear from you.