Teaching Assistant

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Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

Please request an application form from p.robinson@rlt.eduation and the return completed forms, including a letter of application evidencing how you meet the criteria for the position and why you feel you would be an appropriate candidate for the role, to n.painter@theacornsprimary.co.uk

Teaching Assistant:

Temporary (attached to specific pupil)

Grade: 4 £23,114 - £23,893 (SCP 4-6) pro rata, actual salary: £15,755 - £16,286

Hours; 35 hrs. per week (8:30am – 3:30pm), term time only

The Governors of The Acorns Primary & Nursery School wish to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with us our Early Years setting. The post is initially a temporary position and is attached to a specific pupil. The post will be based in Reception, working with a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. However, this could be subject to change.

We are looking for someone with who can:

• Demonstrate prior experience caring for / working with young people
• Demonstrate experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs including carrying out intimate personal care
• Take the initiative when supporting the planning, delivery and assessment of learning tasks
• Undertake regular observations and contribute to the delivery of the children’s learning under the direction of teachers and colleagues
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards
• Demonstrate creative flair to make learning memorable, enjoyable and purposeful
• Show a clear understanding of continuous and enhanced provision
• Set high expectations of behaviour and learning for all
• Reflect on own practice and be keen to develop further
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be a team player and thrive on the challenges of working in a fully inclusive school

The closing date for applications is Friday 26th September. Interviews will take place onMonday 29th September.Please feel free to call the school office or email the Headteacher, Mr Painter, if you have any questions or feel you would benefit from a visit to the school.

To apply for this position, please request an application form from p.robinson@rlt.eduation and the return completed forms, including a letter of application evidencing how you meet the criteria for the position and why you feel you would be an appropriate candidate for the role, to n.painter@theacornsprimary.co.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.