Teaching Assistant - Maidenbower Junior School
About Us
Maidenbower Junior School (MJS) is a large five-form entry junior school in Crawley. At MJS we welcome all pupils into a supportive and inclusive community aimed at fulfilling potential. Pupils tell us that they are part of a safe and nurturing team where our incredible facilities help create exciting opportunities. Shared high expectations, an inspiring curriculum and the need to have fun combine to create high outcomes and memorable moments. We listen closely to our pupils and our school values – respect, responsibility, resilience, tolerance, curiosity and growth – underpin school life, preparing pupils for the next part of their journey. We work hard together, we reflect together and we celebrate together.
Job Details
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-4, Pro Rata
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Working Pattern: 8:30am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Maidenbower Junior School
Interviews: Tuesday 21st July
We can offer:
• An attractive, happy and purposeful working environment with a strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other.
• Being part of large teams enables lots of support from skilled and experienced colleagues.
• Delightful children who are happy, responsive and keen to learn.
• A range of professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Supportive parents and Governors.
What You Need to Succeed
We are looking for someone to join us on our learning journey where we strive to continue to improve and inspire. The role will largely be supporting pupils with special educational needs on a 1:1 or small group basis, although may also be whole class support. Working hours are term-time only and the role includes lunchtime supervision responsibilities.
Visits are strongly recommended so you are able to see our impressive school environment and delightful pupils.
Please note that we not accept CVs as part of the application process.
Further Information
Maidenbower Junior School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
We encourage you to visit our school to see us at work and to meet the children and staff. Please call 01293 883758 or email Laura Harrison (SBM) at recruitment@maidenbowerjunior.co.uk to make an appointment.
Interviews will take place on week beginning 12th October.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to recruitment@maidenbowerjunior.co.uk
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email or contact us on 01293 883758.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’button, as the school processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO03097.