Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant with send support

Salary: pro rata

Grade: G5 dependant on qualifications and experience

30.4 hrs per week plus additional payments for class cover

(8.45 - 15:20) with 30 minutes lunch break (exact timing to be decided after employment) 38 weeks per year

Contract Length: Temporary 1 year contract with possibility of leading to permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Head Teacher: Mr W Sharpe

The Quinta Primary School, Congleton, is seeking to appoint a skilled adult with a passion for working with primary age children. The essential requirements are:

• Level 3 teaching assistant qualification
• Experience and knowledge of implementing SEND strategies.
• Child centred approach with strong PACE (Relationship based approach) experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of building positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff

Desirable:

• Experience of class cover
• Knowledge and working experience with White Rose maths and Read, Write Inc phonics

What we can offer:

• Continuing professional development through a dedicated CPD lead
• Competitive salary
• BUPA private medical insurance
• A team of dedicated adults with a great sense of humour
• Excellent facilities and protected budget for further development

We are a happy school known for its commitment to a broad curriculum, sport and academic achievement, where our staff and pupils report they are proud to call The Quinta their school. We have a proven track record of developing staff to achieve aspirational goals through our commitment to CPD and developing you as a professional.

Please call the school office on 01260 221640 to arrange a visit or if you have any questions about the post.

The Quinta Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS.

Further details and an application form may be obtained from the school website www.thequinta.cheshire.sch.uk

Closing date for application is Friday 10th October at 12:00pm

Interviews will take place the following week - TBD

Please return the application form with a supporting letter to Mrs S Hoyle by email sbm@thequinta.cheshire.sch.uk or post to The Quinta Primary School Ullswater Road Congleton Cheshire CW12 4LX.