Teaching Assistant

Temporary
Part Time - Term Time Only
3 days a week 18 hours
Until July 2020 with possibility of extension
Haddon Primary and Nursery School, Haddon Close, Carlton. Nottingham NG4 4GT
Grade 3

Required as soon as possible, Monday to Wednesday, until July 2020 with possibility of extension depending on school and child’s need.

Do you want to work with an experienced and supportive team?

Haddon Primary could be the school for you! We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Part TimeTeaching Assistant who will assist a specific pupil with their day to day learning needs and work alongside other staff and professionals to help develop their independence and support them to reach their full potential both academically and socially.

We want someone who:

  • is passionate about children
  • has high expectations
  • is creative, energetic and has a sense of fun
  • enjoys being a team player
  • is a caring person that will attend to the pupil’s complex needs 

In return, as well as being part of our forward-thinking school and Flying High Trust, we can offer you well behaved, happy, hardworking children; a supportive staff team; a welcoming and inclusive school community; brand new classrooms and school hall and a real commitment to supporting your continuing professional development whatever your career stage.  

Through the Trust we are able to offer you: a wide range of CPD opportunities, enabling you to continue to develop your practice and maximise your potential and the opportunity to achieve your career ambitions, through progression within Haddon or across the trust.

What our children say we have:

  • “A great headteacher”
  • “Friendly teachers and children that will make you feel welcome”
  • “An awesome environment with amazing spacious grounds”
  • “Our DREAM values and days (Determined, Respect, Enjoy, Achieve, Make memories)
  • “The opportunity to give our opinions without being judged”
  • “Lots of opportunities to learn outdoors”
  • “Colourful and up to date displays”

What OFSTED say:

  • We are a ‘Good’ school
  • “Pupils relish the friendly Can-do atmosphere at this school”
  • Leaders have created an atmosphere where pupils feel safe and are keen to learn”
  • Pupils are given many opportunities to develop as happy, thoughtful individuals”

If you believe you can help support our children to “Dream big… and aim high…”; are enthusiastic and innovative with high expectations, excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work as part of a strong team we would love to hear from you. A good sense of humour and a love of children (and animals) would be a distinct advantage.  

If you are keen to be part of our very special team and school, please do request further details. Application packs are available via email from office@haddon.notts.sch.uk or on our website https://www.haddonprimary.co.uk/vacancies/

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged (we would love to show you why Haddon is such a great place to work). By visiting the school prior to applying, you will get a real feel for the place and be able to ask further questions, so please do phone for an appointment 0115 9523959.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore all positions are offered subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references confirming your suitability to work with children.

Closing date: 6th February 2020, 12 noon. Interviews will be week beginning 10th February.

This vacancy is closed to applications.