Class Teaching Assistant Level 2

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic suitably qualified teaching assistant to join our team. We are looking for an innovative, ambitious individual who demonstrates consistently high standards. The successful applicant will work alongside teachers and key professionals in school to ensure the very best provision is available for the class. The successful applicant will work under the guidance of the class teacher.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic and committed to making a difference;
• Is able to inspire and motivate
• Enjoys supporting children’s learning and demonstrates the ability to help maintain a stimulating learning environment for children and a determination to make learning fun and relevant.
• Has experience working within a school across a range of primary year groups and understands the needs of young children.
• Is organised, efficient and able to work in a busy environment;
• Has a high expectation of care for all children and an understanding of school safeguarding requirements;
• Is committed to supporting all children with additional and emotional needs in a mainstream school
• Is able to provide all related care requirements for all children.
• Has excellent communication skills at all levels, is a team player and has a desire to raise standards. 
• Is committed to the whole school community and is prepared to be actively involved in the wider aspects of school life.

We can offer you:
• Highly committed, enthusiastic and professional staff;
• Children who are eager to learn; 

• A Happy School
  A committed and supportive Governing Body; 
• A commitment to continuous professional development
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Springwell Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Springwell Park Primary School is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).  

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. 

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Springwell Park Primary School is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may want to explore with you at the interview.

Please ensure there are no unaccounted-for gaps in employment or training history on the application form. 

Please email application forms to vacancies@springwellpark.org.uk

Application deadline: Friday 20th June 9am